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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.83, 22,836.96 and 4,835.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.83, 22,836.96 and 4,835.58 is: 7,253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.83 : 22,836.96 = 4,835.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.83/22,836.96 = 4,835.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.83x = 22,836.96 × 4,835.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.83x = 110,429,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,429,947.04/15,223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.76

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