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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.32, 22,863.60 and 4,147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.32, 22,863.60 and 4,147.56 is: 6,221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.32 : 22,863.60 = 4,147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.32/22,863.60 = 4,147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.32x = 22,863.60 × 4,147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.32x = 94,828,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,828,152.82/15,241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.78

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