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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.28, 22,883.73 and 4,162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.28, 22,883.73 and 4,162.97 is: 6,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.28 : 22,883.73 = 4,162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.28/22,883.73 = 4,162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.28x = 22,883.73 × 4,162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.28x = 95,264,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,264,281.48/15,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.27

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