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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.44, 22,889.16 and 4,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.44, 22,889.16 and 4,872 is: 7,308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.44 : 22,889.16 = 4,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.44/22,889.16 = 4,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.44x = 22,889.16 × 4,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.44x = 111,515,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,515,987.52/15,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.00

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