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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.56, 22,853.22 and 4,141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.56, 22,853.22 and 4,141.32 is: 6,211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.56 : 22,853.22 = 4,141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.56/22,853.22 = 4,141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.56x = 22,853.22 × 4,141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.56x = 94,642,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,642,497.05/15,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.95

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