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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.60, 22,836.83 and 4,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.60, 22,836.83 and 4,131.26 is: 6,196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.60 : 22,836.83 = 4,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.60/22,836.83 = 4,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.60x = 22,836.83 × 4,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.60x = 94,344,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,344,747.47/15,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.86

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