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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.57, 22,899.23 and 4,171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.57, 22,899.23 and 4,171.59 is: 6,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.57 : 22,899.23 = 4,171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.57/22,899.23 = 4,171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.57x = 22,899.23 × 4,171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.57x = 95,526,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,526,178.02/15,267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.80

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