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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.61, 22,869.10 and 4,155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.61, 22,869.10 and 4,155.18 is: 6,232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.61 : 22,869.10 = 4,155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.61/22,869.10 = 4,155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.61x = 22,869.10 × 4,155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.61x = 95,025,275.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,025,275.01/15,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.14

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