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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.69, 22,895.33 and 4,170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.69, 22,895.33 and 4,170.15 is: 6,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.69 : 22,895.33 = 4,170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.69/22,895.33 = 4,170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.69x = 22,895.33 × 4,170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.69x = 95,476,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,476,939.55/15,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.17

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