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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.46, 22,905.33 and 4,882.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.46, 22,905.33 and 4,882.78 is: 7,322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.46 : 22,905.33 = 4,882.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.46/22,905.33 = 4,882.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.46x = 22,905.33 × 4,882.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.46x = 111,841,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,841,725.00/15,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.62

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