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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.83, 22,901.94 and 4,175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.83, 22,901.94 and 4,175.42 is: 6,263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.83 : 22,901.94 = 4,175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.83/22,901.94 = 4,175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.83x = 22,901.94 × 4,175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.83x = 95,625,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,625,103.81/15,267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.18

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