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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.10, 22,823.84 and 4,123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.10, 22,823.84 and 4,123.10 is: 6,184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.10 : 22,823.84 = 4,123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.10/22,823.84 = 4,123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.10x = 22,823.84 × 4,123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.10x = 94,104,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,104,974.70/15,217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.16

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