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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.52, 22,890.96 and 4,167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.52, 22,890.96 and 4,167.36 is: 6,251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.52 : 22,890.96 = 4,167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.52/22,890.96 = 4,167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.52x = 22,890.96 × 4,167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.52x = 95,394,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,394,871.07/15,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.09

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