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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.52, 22,885.92 and 4,869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.52, 22,885.92 and 4,869.84 is: 7,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.52 : 22,885.92 = 4,869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.52/22,885.92 = 4,869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.52x = 22,885.92 × 4,869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.52x = 111,450,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,450,768.65/15,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.21

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