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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.84, 22,827.12 and 4,125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.84, 22,827.12 and 4,125.06 is: 6,186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.84 : 22,827.12 = 4,125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.84/22,827.12 = 4,125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.84x = 22,827.12 × 4,125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.84x = 94,163,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,163,239.63/15,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.87

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