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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.20, 22,837.80 and 4,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.20, 22,837.80 and 4,133.60 is: 6,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.20 : 22,837.80 = 4,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.20/22,837.80 = 4,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.20x = 22,837.80 × 4,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.20x = 94,402,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,402,330.08/15,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.40

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