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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.99, 22,875.62 and 4,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.99, 22,875.62 and 4,159.56 is: 6,238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.99 : 22,875.62 = 4,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.99/22,875.62 = 4,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.99x = 22,875.62 × 4,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.99x = 95,152,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,152,493.13/15,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.70

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