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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.59, 22,823.10 and 4,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.59, 22,823.10 and 4,122.60 is: 6,183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.59 : 22,823.10 = 4,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.59/22,823.10 = 4,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.59x = 22,823.10 × 4,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.59x = 94,090,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,090,512.06/15,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.42

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