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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.57, 22,866.73 and 4,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.57, 22,866.73 and 4,150.32 is: 6,225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.57 : 22,866.73 = 4,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.57/22,866.73 = 4,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.57x = 22,866.73 × 4,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.57x = 94,904,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,904,246.85/15,243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.85

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