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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.98, 22,875.81 and 4,157.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.98, 22,875.81 and 4,157.67 is: 6,236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.98 : 22,875.81 = 4,157.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.98/22,875.81 = 4,157.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.98x = 22,875.81 × 4,157.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.98x = 95,110,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,110,139.16/15,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,236.33

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