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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.82, 22,836.36 and 4,833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.82, 22,836.36 and 4,833.58 is: 7,251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.82 : 22,836.36 = 4,833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.82/22,836.36 = 4,833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.82x = 22,836.36 × 4,833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.82x = 110,381,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,381,372.97/15,221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.52

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