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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.84, 22,834.30 and 4,692.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.84, 22,834.30 and 4,692.52 is: 7,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.84 : 22,834.30 = 4,692.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.84/22,834.30 = 4,692.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.84x = 22,834.30 × 4,692.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.84x = 107,150,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,150,409.44/15,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.79

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