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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.76, 22,892.37 and 4,873.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.76, 22,892.37 and 4,873.51 is: 7,310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.76 : 22,892.37 = 4,873.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.76/22,892.37 = 4,873.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.76x = 22,892.37 × 4,873.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.76x = 111,566,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,566,194.12/15,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.18

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