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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.53, 22,899.47 and 4,875.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.53, 22,899.47 and 4,875.09 is: 7,314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.53 : 22,899.47 = 4,875.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.53/22,899.47 = 4,875.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.53x = 22,899.47 × 4,875.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.53x = 111,636,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,636,952.83/15,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.45

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