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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.28, 22,875.68 and 4,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.28, 22,875.68 and 4,158.14 is: 6,237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.28 : 22,875.68 = 4,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.28/22,875.68 = 4,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.28x = 22,875.68 × 4,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.28x = 95,120,176.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,120,176.05/15,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.28

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