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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.11, 22,891.67 and 4,167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.11, 22,891.67 and 4,167.55 is: 6,251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.11 : 22,891.67 = 4,167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.11/22,891.67 = 4,167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.11x = 22,891.67 × 4,167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.11x = 95,402,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,402,158.47/15,261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.33

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