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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.47, 22,834.17 and 4,129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.47, 22,834.17 and 4,129.11 is: 6,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.47 : 22,834.17 = 4,129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.47/22,834.17 = 4,129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.47x = 22,834.17 × 4,129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.47x = 94,284,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,284,799.69/15,222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.79

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