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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.55, 22,884.53 and 4,164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.55, 22,884.53 and 4,164.21 is: 6,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.55 : 22,884.53 = 4,164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.55/22,884.53 = 4,164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.55x = 22,884.53 × 4,164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.55x = 95,295,967.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,295,967.85/15,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,246.23

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