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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.38, 22,866.98 and 4,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.38, 22,866.98 and 4,151.30 is: 6,227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.38 : 22,866.98 = 4,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.38/22,866.98 = 4,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.38x = 22,866.98 × 4,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.38x = 94,927,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,927,558.98/15,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.05

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