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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.90, 22,878.52 and 4,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.90, 22,878.52 and 4,161.50 is: 6,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.90 : 22,878.52 = 4,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.90/22,878.52 = 4,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.90x = 22,878.52 × 4,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.90x = 95,208,960.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,208,960.98/15,253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.61

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