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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.59, 22,902.12 and 4,175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.59, 22,902.12 and 4,175.06 is: 6,262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.59 : 22,902.12 = 4,175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.59/22,902.12 = 4,175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.59x = 22,902.12 × 4,175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.59x = 95,617,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,617,610.62/15,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.37

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