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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.77, 22,886.30 and 4,870.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.77, 22,886.30 and 4,870.09 is: 7,303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.77 : 22,886.30 = 4,870.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.77/22,886.30 = 4,870.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.77x = 22,886.30 × 4,870.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.77x = 111,458,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,458,316.42/15,260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.58

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