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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.31, 22,874.64 and 4,158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.31, 22,874.64 and 4,158.90 is: 6,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.31 : 22,874.64 = 4,158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.31/22,874.64 = 4,158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.31x = 22,874.64 × 4,158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.31x = 95,133,340.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,133,340.30/15,251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.72

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