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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.56, 22,871.14 and 4,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.56, 22,871.14 and 4,303 is: 6,453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.56 : 22,871.14 = 4,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.56/22,871.14 = 4,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.56x = 22,871.14 × 4,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.56x = 98,414,515.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,414,515.42/15,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,453.60

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