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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.56, 22,869.64 and 4,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.56, 22,869.64 and 4,302 is: 6,452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.56 : 22,869.64 = 4,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.56/22,869.64 = 4,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.56x = 22,869.64 × 4,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.56x = 98,385,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,385,191.28/15,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.10

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