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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.28, 22,864.32 and 4,151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.28, 22,864.32 and 4,151.68 is: 6,227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.28 : 22,864.32 = 4,151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.28/22,864.32 = 4,151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.28x = 22,864.32 × 4,151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.28x = 94,925,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,925,340.06/15,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.36

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