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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.31, 22,865.37 and 4,150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.31, 22,865.37 and 4,150.09 is: 6,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.31 : 22,865.37 = 4,150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.31/22,865.37 = 4,150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.31x = 22,865.37 × 4,150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.31x = 94,893,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,893,343.38/15,243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.25

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