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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.96, 22,837.92 and 4,131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.96, 22,837.92 and 4,131.62 is: 6,197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.96 : 22,837.92 = 4,131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.96/22,837.92 = 4,131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.96x = 22,837.92 × 4,131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.96x = 94,357,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,357,607.03/15,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.56

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