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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.88, 22,829.94 and 4,833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.88, 22,829.94 and 4,833.72 is: 7,249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.88 : 22,829.94 = 4,833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.88/22,829.94 = 4,833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.88x = 22,829.94 × 4,833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.88x = 110,353,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,353,537.58/15,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.67

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