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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.28, 22,827.42 and 4,124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.28, 22,827.42 and 4,124.97 is: 6,187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.28 : 22,827.42 = 4,124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.28/22,827.42 = 4,124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.28x = 22,827.42 × 4,124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.28x = 94,162,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,162,422.68/15,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.46

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