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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.09, 22,832.72 and 4,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.09, 22,832.72 and 4,127.58 is: 6,191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.09 : 22,832.72 = 4,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.09/22,832.72 = 4,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.09x = 22,832.72 × 4,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.09x = 94,243,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,243,888.74/15,221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.66

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