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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.91, 22,889.28 and 4,165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.91, 22,889.28 and 4,165.96 is: 6,247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.91 : 22,889.28 = 4,165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.91/22,889.28 = 4,165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.91x = 22,889.28 × 4,165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.91x = 95,355,824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,355,824.91/15,261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.96

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