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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.37, 22,859.18 and 4,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.37, 22,859.18 and 4,145.24 is: 6,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.37 : 22,859.18 = 4,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.37/22,859.18 = 4,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.37x = 22,859.18 × 4,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.37x = 94,756,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,756,787.30/15,238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.30

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