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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.49, 22,863.77 and 4,149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.49, 22,863.77 and 4,149.04 is: 6,223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.49 : 22,863.77 = 4,149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.49/22,863.77 = 4,149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.49x = 22,863.77 × 4,149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.49x = 94,862,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,862,696.28/15,241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.98

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