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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.98, 22,907.16 and 4,177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.98, 22,907.16 and 4,177.42 is: 6,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.98 : 22,907.16 = 4,177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.98/22,907.16 = 4,177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.98x = 22,907.16 × 4,177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.98x = 95,692,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,692,828.33/15,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.32

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