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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.56, 22,890.15 and 4,870.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.56, 22,890.15 and 4,870.50 is: 7,306.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.56 : 22,890.15 = 4,870.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.56/22,890.15 = 4,870.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.56x = 22,890.15 × 4,870.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.56x = 111,486,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,486,475.58/15,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.01

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