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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.62, 22,897.96 and 4,175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.62, 22,897.96 and 4,175.21 is: 6,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.62 : 22,897.96 = 4,175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.62/22,897.96 = 4,175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.62x = 22,897.96 × 4,175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.62x = 95,603,838.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,603,838.38/15,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.87

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