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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.90, 22,875.62 and 4,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.90, 22,875.62 and 4,159.64 is: 6,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.90 : 22,875.62 = 4,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.90/22,875.62 = 4,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.90x = 22,875.62 × 4,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.90x = 95,154,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,154,208.80/15,252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.43

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