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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.28, 22,836.44 and 4,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.28, 22,836.44 and 4,130.96 is: 6,196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.28 : 22,836.44 = 4,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.28/22,836.44 = 4,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.28x = 22,836.44 × 4,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.28x = 94,336,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,336,420.18/15,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.45

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