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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.94, 22,824.93 and 4,829.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.94, 22,824.93 and 4,829.18 is: 7,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.94 : 22,824.93 = 4,829.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.94/22,824.93 = 4,829.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.94x = 22,824.93 × 4,829.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.94x = 110,225,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,225,695.46/15,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.57

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