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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.60, 22,870.70 and 4,156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.60, 22,870.70 and 4,156.34 is: 6,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.60 : 22,870.70 = 4,156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.60/22,870.70 = 4,156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.60x = 22,870.70 × 4,156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.60x = 95,058,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,058,405.24/15,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.50

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