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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.40, 22,823.55 and 4,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.40, 22,823.55 and 4,688.40 is: 7,031.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.40 : 22,823.55 = 4,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.40/22,823.55 = 4,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.40x = 22,823.55 × 4,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.40x = 107,005,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,005,931.82/15,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.35

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