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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.39, 22,868.48 and 4,152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.39, 22,868.48 and 4,152.30 is: 6,228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.39 : 22,868.48 = 4,152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.39/22,868.48 = 4,152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.39x = 22,868.48 × 4,152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.39x = 94,956,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,956,789.50/15,245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.56

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