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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.95, 22,829.08 and 4,688.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.95, 22,829.08 and 4,688.82 is: 7,033.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.95 : 22,829.08 = 4,688.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.95/22,829.08 = 4,688.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.95x = 22,829.08 × 4,688.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.95x = 107,041,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,041,446.89/15,217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.89

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