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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,246.88, 22,866.60 and 4,153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,246.88, 22,866.60 and 4,153.63 is: 6,229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,246.88 : 22,866.60 = 4,153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,246.88/22,866.60 = 4,153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,246.88x = 22,866.60 × 4,153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,246.88x = 94,979,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,979,397.04/15,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,229.43

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