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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.53, 22,903.98 and 4,878.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.53, 22,903.98 and 4,878.09 is: 7,318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.53 : 22,903.98 = 4,878.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.53/22,903.98 = 4,878.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.53x = 22,903.98 × 4,878.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.53x = 111,727,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,727,675.80/15,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.95

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