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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.95, 22,827.42 and 4,124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.95, 22,827.42 and 4,124.62 is: 6,187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.95 : 22,827.42 = 4,124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.95/22,827.42 = 4,124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.95x = 22,827.42 × 4,124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.95x = 94,154,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,154,461.61/15,217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.07

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