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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141, 22,711.56 and 4,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141, 22,711.56 and 4,197 is: 6,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141 : 22,711.56 = 4,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141/22,711.56 = 4,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141x = 22,711.56 × 4,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141x = 95,320,417.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,320,417.32/15,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.52

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