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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.58, 22,897.55 and 4,876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.58, 22,897.55 and 4,876.52 is: 7,314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.58 : 22,897.55 = 4,876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.58/22,897.55 = 4,876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.58x = 22,897.55 × 4,876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.58x = 111,660,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,660,258.23/15,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.51

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