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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.59, 22,864.71 and 4,152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.59, 22,864.71 and 4,152.34 is: 6,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.59 : 22,864.71 = 4,152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.59/22,864.71 = 4,152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.59x = 22,864.71 × 4,152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.59x = 94,941,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,941,994.73/15,245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.50

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