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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.48, 22,888.52 and 4,168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.48, 22,888.52 and 4,168.22 is: 6,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.48 : 22,888.52 = 4,168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.48/22,888.52 = 4,168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.48x = 22,888.52 × 4,168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.48x = 95,404,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,404,386.83/15,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.32

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