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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.08, 22,899.80 and 4,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.08, 22,899.80 and 4,878.02 is: 7,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.08 : 22,899.80 = 4,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.08/22,899.80 = 4,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.08x = 22,899.80 × 4,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.08x = 111,705,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,705,543.51/15,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.76

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