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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.98, 22,864.52 and 4,149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.98, 22,864.52 and 4,149.54 is: 6,224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.98 : 22,864.52 = 4,149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.98/22,864.52 = 4,149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.98x = 22,864.52 × 4,149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.98x = 94,877,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,877,219.57/15,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.73

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