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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.69, 22,901.40 and 4,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.69, 22,901.40 and 4,173.44 is: 6,260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.69 : 22,901.40 = 4,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.69/22,901.40 = 4,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.69x = 22,901.40 × 4,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.69x = 95,577,504.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,577,504.31/15,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,260.53

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