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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,556.42, 62,297.66 and 15,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,556.42, 62,297.66 and 15,255 is: 22,868.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,556.42 : 62,297.66 = 15,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,556.42/62,297.66 = 15,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,556.42x = 62,297.66 × 15,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,556.42x = 950,350,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,350,727.03/41,556.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,868.93

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