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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.10, 22,849.32 and 4,140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.10, 22,849.32 and 4,140.10 is: 6,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.10 : 22,849.32 = 4,140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.10/22,849.32 = 4,140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.10x = 22,849.32 × 4,140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.10x = 94,598,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,598,469.73/15,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.65

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