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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.88, 22,853.76 and 4,144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.88, 22,853.76 and 4,144.17 is: 6,216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.88 : 22,853.76 = 4,144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.88/22,853.76 = 4,144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.88x = 22,853.76 × 4,144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.88x = 94,709,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,709,866.58/15,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.24

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