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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.09, 22,904.27 and 4,179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.09, 22,904.27 and 4,179.45 is: 6,268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.09 : 22,904.27 = 4,179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.09/22,904.27 = 4,179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.09x = 22,904.27 × 4,179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.09x = 95,727,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,727,203.08/15,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.11

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