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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.46, 22,837.18 and 4,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.46, 22,837.18 and 4,131.12 is: 6,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.46 : 22,837.18 = 4,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.46/22,837.18 = 4,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.46x = 22,837.18 × 4,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.46x = 94,343,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,343,131.04/15,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.81

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