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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.95, 22,827.58 and 4,687.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.95, 22,827.58 and 4,687.82 is: 7,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.95 : 22,827.58 = 4,687.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.95/22,827.58 = 4,687.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.95x = 22,827.58 × 4,687.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.95x = 107,011,707.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,011,707.19/15,216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.40

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