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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.38, 22,826.88 and 4,694.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.38, 22,826.88 and 4,694.65 is: 7,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.38 : 22,826.88 = 4,694.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.38/22,826.88 = 4,694.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.38x = 22,826.88 × 4,694.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.38x = 107,164,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,164,155.12/15,217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.22

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