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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.57, 22,868.23 and 4,151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.57, 22,868.23 and 4,151.32 is: 6,227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.57 : 22,868.23 = 4,151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.57/22,868.23 = 4,151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.57x = 22,868.23 × 4,151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.57x = 94,933,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,933,340.56/15,244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.35

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