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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.32, 22,826.62 and 4,827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.32, 22,826.62 and 4,827.06 is: 7,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.32 : 22,826.62 = 4,827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.32/22,826.62 = 4,827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.32x = 22,826.62 × 4,827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.32x = 110,185,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,185,464.34/15,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.74

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