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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.79, 22,878.34 and 4,161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.79, 22,878.34 and 4,161.38 is: 6,241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.79 : 22,878.34 = 4,161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.79/22,878.34 = 4,161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.79x = 22,878.34 × 4,161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.79x = 95,205,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,205,445.70/15,253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.43

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