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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.76, 22,836.32 and 4,693.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.76, 22,836.32 and 4,693.67 is: 7,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.76 : 22,836.32 = 4,693.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.76/22,836.32 = 4,693.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.76x = 22,836.32 × 4,693.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.76x = 107,186,126.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,186,126.63/15,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.18

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