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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.54, 22,909.23 and 4,887.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.54, 22,909.23 and 4,887.18 is: 7,326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.54 : 22,909.23 = 4,887.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.54/22,909.23 = 4,887.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.54x = 22,909.23 × 4,887.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.54x = 111,961,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,961,530.67/15,282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.11

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