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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.94, 22,817.23 and 4,119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.94, 22,817.23 and 4,119.91 is: 6,178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.94 : 22,817.23 = 4,119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.94/22,817.23 = 4,119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.94x = 22,817.23 × 4,119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.94x = 94,004,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,004,866.71/15,213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.87

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