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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.92, 22,805.28 and 4,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.92, 22,805.28 and 4,112.60 is: 6,168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.92 : 22,805.28 = 4,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.92/22,805.28 = 4,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.92x = 22,805.28 × 4,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.92x = 93,788,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,788,994.53/15,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.33

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