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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.09, 22,825.35 and 4,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.09, 22,825.35 and 4,124.10 is: 6,185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.09 : 22,825.35 = 4,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.09/22,825.35 = 4,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.09x = 22,825.35 × 4,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.09x = 94,134,025.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,134,025.94/15,218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.67

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