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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.92, 22,862.51 and 4,148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.92, 22,862.51 and 4,148.47 is: 6,223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.92 : 22,862.51 = 4,148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.92/22,862.51 = 4,148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.92x = 22,862.51 × 4,148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.92x = 94,844,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,844,301.80/15,240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.00

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