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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.41, 22,864.97 and 4,149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.41, 22,864.97 and 4,149.92 is: 6,224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.41 : 22,864.97 = 4,149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.41/22,864.97 = 4,149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.41x = 22,864.97 × 4,149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.41x = 94,887,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,887,863.84/15,243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.84

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