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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.64, 22,817.76 and 4,824.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.64, 22,817.76 and 4,824.48 is: 7,236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.64 : 22,817.76 = 4,824.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.64/22,817.76 = 4,824.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.64x = 22,817.76 × 4,824.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.64x = 110,083,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,083,826.76/15,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.34

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