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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.58, 22,873.71 and 4,158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.58, 22,873.71 and 4,158.33 is: 6,236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.58 : 22,873.71 = 4,158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.58/22,873.71 = 4,158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.58x = 22,873.71 × 4,158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.58x = 95,116,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,116,434.50/15,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,236.50

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