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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.60, 22,895.32 and 4,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.60, 22,895.32 and 4,875.12 is: 7,312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.60 : 22,895.32 = 4,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.60/22,895.32 = 4,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.60x = 22,895.32 × 4,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.60x = 111,617,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,617,432.44/15,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.65

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