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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.41, 22,866.47 and 4,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.41, 22,866.47 and 4,150.92 is: 6,226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.41 : 22,866.47 = 4,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.41/22,866.47 = 4,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.41x = 22,866.47 × 4,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.41x = 94,916,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,916,887.65/15,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,226.34

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