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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,464.71, 62,206.38 and 15,169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,464.71, 62,206.38 and 15,169.23 is: 22,757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,464.71 : 62,206.38 = 15,169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,464.71/62,206.38 = 15,169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,464.71x = 62,206.38 × 15,169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,464.71x = 943,622,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,622,885.69/41,464.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,757.25

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