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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.89, 22,893.44 and 4,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.89, 22,893.44 and 4,171.44 is: 6,256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.89 : 22,893.44 = 4,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.89/22,893.44 = 4,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.89x = 22,893.44 × 4,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.89x = 95,498,621.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,498,621.78/15,263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.51

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