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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.46, 22,897.10 and 4,876.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.46, 22,897.10 and 4,876.21 is: 7,314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.46 : 22,897.10 = 4,876.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.46/22,897.10 = 4,876.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.46x = 22,897.10 × 4,876.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.46x = 111,651,067.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,651,067.99/15,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.45

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