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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.34, 22,831.59 and 4,126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.34, 22,831.59 and 4,126.83 is: 6,190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.34 : 22,831.59 = 4,126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.34/22,831.59 = 4,126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.34x = 22,831.59 × 4,126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.34x = 94,222,020.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,222,020.42/15,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.53

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