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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,247.16, 60,370.74 and 15,287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,247.16, 60,370.74 and 15,287.15 is: 22,930.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,247.16 : 60,370.74 = 15,287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,247.16/60,370.74 = 15,287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,247.16x = 60,370.74 × 15,287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,247.16x = 922,896,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,896,708.92/40,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.73

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