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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.99, 22,833.29 and 4,131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.99, 22,833.29 and 4,131.54 is: 6,196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.99 : 22,833.29 = 4,131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.99/22,833.29 = 4,131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.99x = 22,833.29 × 4,131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.99x = 94,336,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,336,725.51/15,223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.58

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