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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.44, 22,884.42 and 4,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.44, 22,884.42 and 4,163.34 is: 6,244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.44 : 22,884.42 = 4,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.44/22,884.42 = 4,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.44x = 22,884.42 × 4,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.44x = 95,275,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,275,621.16/15,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.94

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