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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.48, 22,873.36 and 4,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.48, 22,873.36 and 4,158.06 is: 6,236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.48 : 22,873.36 = 4,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.48/22,873.36 = 4,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.48x = 22,873.36 × 4,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.48x = 95,108,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,108,790.93/15,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,236.45

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