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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.73, 22,878.24 and 4,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.73, 22,878.24 and 4,161.32 is: 6,241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.73 : 22,878.24 = 4,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.73/22,878.24 = 4,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.73x = 22,878.24 × 4,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.73x = 95,203,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,203,677.68/15,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.34

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