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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.49, 22,862.27 and 4,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.49, 22,862.27 and 4,148.04 is: 6,222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.49 : 22,862.27 = 4,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.49/22,862.27 = 4,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.49x = 22,862.27 × 4,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.49x = 94,833,558.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,833,558.28/15,240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.48

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