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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.46, 22,895.60 and 4,875.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.46, 22,895.60 and 4,875.21 is: 7,312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.46 : 22,895.60 = 4,875.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.46/22,895.60 = 4,875.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.46x = 22,895.60 × 4,875.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.46x = 111,620,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,620,833.70/15,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.94

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