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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.44, 22,910.19 and 4,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.44, 22,910.19 and 4,180.24 is: 6,270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.44 : 22,910.19 = 4,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.44/22,910.19 = 4,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.44x = 22,910.19 × 4,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.44x = 95,769,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,769,957.19/15,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.36

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