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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.06, 22,893.90 and 4,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.06, 22,893.90 and 4,873 is: 7,309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.06 : 22,893.90 = 4,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.06/22,893.90 = 4,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.06x = 22,893.90 × 4,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.06x = 111,561,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,561,974.70/15,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.76

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