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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.98, 22,866.02 and 4,150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.98, 22,866.02 and 4,150.54 is: 6,226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.98 : 22,866.02 = 4,150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.98/22,866.02 = 4,150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.98x = 22,866.02 × 4,150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.98x = 94,906,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,906,330.65/15,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,226.23

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