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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.28, 22,882.23 and 4,161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.28, 22,882.23 and 4,161.97 is: 6,242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.28 : 22,882.23 = 4,161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.28/22,882.23 = 4,161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.28x = 22,882.23 × 4,161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.28x = 95,235,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,235,154.79/15,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.77

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