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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.32, 22,834.12 and 4,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.32, 22,834.12 and 4,832.08 is: 7,249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.32 : 22,834.12 = 4,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.32/22,834.12 = 4,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.32x = 22,834.12 × 4,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.32x = 110,336,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,336,294.57/15,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.28

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