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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.29, 22,877.58 and 4,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.29, 22,877.58 and 4,160.88 is: 6,240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.29 : 22,877.58 = 4,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.29/22,877.58 = 4,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.29x = 22,877.58 × 4,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.29x = 95,190,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,190,880.67/15,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.68

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