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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.45, 22,828.34 and 4,688.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.45, 22,828.34 and 4,688.33 is: 7,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.45 : 22,828.34 = 4,688.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.45/22,828.34 = 4,688.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.45x = 22,828.34 × 4,688.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.45x = 107,026,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,026,653.69/15,217.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.15

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