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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.34, 22,837.92 and 4,131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.34, 22,837.92 and 4,131.06 is: 6,196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.34 : 22,837.92 = 4,131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.34/22,837.92 = 4,131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.34x = 22,837.92 × 4,131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.34x = 94,344,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,344,817.80/15,224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.97

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