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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.46, 22,831.33 and 4,690.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.46, 22,831.33 and 4,690.33 is: 7,036.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.46 : 22,831.33 = 4,690.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.46/22,831.33 = 4,690.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.46x = 22,831.33 × 4,690.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.46x = 107,086,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,086,482.84/15,219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.16

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