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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.59, 22,862.06 and 4,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.59, 22,862.06 and 4,150.15 is: 6,224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.59 : 22,862.06 = 4,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.59/22,862.06 = 4,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.59x = 22,862.06 × 4,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.59x = 94,880,939.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,880,939.31/15,242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.73

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