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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.48, 22,879.36 and 4,162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.48, 22,879.36 and 4,162.07 is: 6,242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.48 : 22,879.36 = 4,162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.48/22,879.36 = 4,162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.48x = 22,879.36 × 4,162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.48x = 95,225,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,225,497.88/15,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.46

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