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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.31, 22,866.87 and 4,151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.31, 22,866.87 and 4,151.09 is: 6,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.31 : 22,866.87 = 4,151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.31/22,866.87 = 4,151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.31x = 22,866.87 × 4,151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.31x = 94,922,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,922,435.39/15,244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,226.75

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