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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.56, 22,836.85 and 4,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.56, 22,836.85 and 4,131.25 is: 6,196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.56 : 22,836.85 = 4,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.56/22,836.85 = 4,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.56x = 22,836.85 × 4,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.56x = 94,344,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,344,736.56/15,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.88

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