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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.56, 22,818.84 and 4,823.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.56, 22,818.84 and 4,823.50 is: 7,235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.56 : 22,818.84 = 4,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.56/22,818.84 = 4,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.56x = 22,818.84 × 4,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.56x = 110,066,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,066,674.74/15,212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.25

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