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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.91, 22,887.78 and 4,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.91, 22,887.78 and 4,164.96 is: 6,246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.91 : 22,887.78 = 4,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.91/22,887.78 = 4,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.91x = 22,887.78 × 4,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.91x = 95,326,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,326,688.19/15,260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,246.46

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