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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.66, 22,868.35 and 4,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.66, 22,868.35 and 4,152.17 is: 6,228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.66 : 22,868.35 = 4,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.66/22,868.35 = 4,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.66x = 22,868.35 × 4,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.66x = 94,953,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,953,323.61/15,245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.22

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