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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.23, 22,874.53 and 4,158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.23, 22,874.53 and 4,158.82 is: 6,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.23 : 22,874.53 = 4,158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.23/22,874.53 = 4,158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.23x = 22,874.53 × 4,158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.23x = 95,131,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,131,052.85/15,251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.60

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