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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.43, 22,881.42 and 4,161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.43, 22,881.42 and 4,161.33 is: 6,241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.43 : 22,881.42 = 4,161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.43/22,881.42 = 4,161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.43x = 22,881.42 × 4,161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.43x = 95,217,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,217,139.49/15,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.93

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