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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.40, 22,874.77 and 4,158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.40, 22,874.77 and 4,158.99 is: 6,237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.40 : 22,874.77 = 4,158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.40/22,874.77 = 4,158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.40x = 22,874.77 × 4,158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.40x = 95,135,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,135,939.68/15,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.85

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