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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.03, 22,897.22 and 4,873.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.03, 22,897.22 and 4,873.59 is: 7,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.03 : 22,897.22 = 4,873.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.03/22,897.22 = 4,873.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.03x = 22,897.22 × 4,873.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.03x = 111,591,638.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,591,638.05/15,261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.20

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