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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.56, 22,827.15 and 4,694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.56, 22,827.15 and 4,694.82 is: 7,042.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.56 : 22,827.15 = 4,694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.56/22,827.15 = 4,694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.56x = 22,827.15 × 4,694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.56x = 107,169,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,169,360.36/15,217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.48

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