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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.08, 22,848.48 and 4,141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.08, 22,848.48 and 4,141.68 is: 6,211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.08 : 22,848.48 = 4,141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.08/22,848.48 = 4,141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.08x = 22,848.48 × 4,141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.08x = 94,631,092.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,631,092.65/15,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.80

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