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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.93, 22,826.16 and 4,829.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.93, 22,826.16 and 4,829.49 is: 7,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.93 : 22,826.16 = 4,829.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.93/22,826.16 = 4,829.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.93x = 22,826.16 × 4,829.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.93x = 110,238,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,238,711.46/15,216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.48

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