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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.62, 22,895.40 and 4,172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.62, 22,895.40 and 4,172.30 is: 6,258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.62 : 22,895.40 = 4,172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.62/22,895.40 = 4,172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.62x = 22,895.40 × 4,172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.62x = 95,526,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,526,477.42/15,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,258.03

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