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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.13, 22,821.20 and 4,825.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.13, 22,821.20 and 4,825.88 is: 7,238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.13 : 22,821.20 = 4,825.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.13/22,821.20 = 4,825.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.13x = 22,821.20 × 4,825.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.13x = 110,132,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,132,234.42/15,214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.81

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