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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.92, 22,878.52 and 4,161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.92, 22,878.52 and 4,161.48 is: 6,241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.92 : 22,878.52 = 4,161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.92/22,878.52 = 4,161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.92x = 22,878.52 × 4,161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.92x = 95,208,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,208,503.41/15,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.58

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