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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.79, 23,266.25 and 4,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.79, 23,266.25 and 4,837.28 is: 7,255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.79 : 23,266.25 = 4,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.79/23,266.25 = 4,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.79x = 23,266.25 × 4,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.79x = 112,545,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,545,365.80/15,510.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.94

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