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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.72, 22,890.62 and 4,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.72, 22,890.62 and 4,873 is: 7,307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.72 : 22,890.62 = 4,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.72/22,890.62 = 4,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.72x = 22,890.62 × 4,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.72x = 111,545,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,545,991.26/15,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.92

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