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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.31, 22,818.30 and 4,682.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.31, 22,818.30 and 4,682.31 is: 7,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.31 : 22,818.30 = 4,682.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.31/22,818.30 = 4,682.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.31x = 22,818.30 × 4,682.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.31x = 106,842,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,842,354.27/15,212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.41

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