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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.98, 22,867.52 and 4,151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.98, 22,867.52 and 4,151.54 is: 6,227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.98 : 22,867.52 = 4,151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.98/22,867.52 = 4,151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.98x = 22,867.52 × 4,151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.98x = 94,935,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,935,423.98/15,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.73

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