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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.96, 22,867.16 and 4,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.96, 22,867.16 and 4,151.48 is: 6,227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.96 : 22,867.16 = 4,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.96/22,867.16 = 4,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.96x = 22,867.16 × 4,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.96x = 94,932,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,932,557.40/15,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.14

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