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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.81, 22,837.23 and 4,131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.81, 22,837.23 and 4,131.50 is: 6,197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.81 : 22,837.23 = 4,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.81/22,837.23 = 4,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.81x = 22,837.23 × 4,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.81x = 94,351,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,351,995.09/15,224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.25

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