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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.13, 22,889.09 and 4,870.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.13, 22,889.09 and 4,870.88 is: 7,306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.13 : 22,889.09 = 4,870.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.13/22,889.09 = 4,870.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.13x = 22,889.09 × 4,870.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.13x = 111,489,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,489,908.43/15,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.44

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