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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.07, 22,865.98 and 4,149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.07, 22,865.98 and 4,149.82 is: 6,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.07 : 22,865.98 = 4,149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.07/22,865.98 = 4,149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.07x = 22,865.98 × 4,149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.07x = 94,889,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,889,701.12/15,243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.10

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