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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.87, 22,834.61 and 4,132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.87, 22,834.61 and 4,132.42 is: 6,197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.87 : 22,834.61 = 4,132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.87/22,834.61 = 4,132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.87x = 22,834.61 × 4,132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.87x = 94,362,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,362,178.39/15,224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.90

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