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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.33, 22,839.21 and 4,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.33, 22,839.21 and 4,837.08 is: 7,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.33 : 22,839.21 = 4,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.33/22,839.21 = 4,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.33x = 22,839.21 × 4,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.33x = 110,475,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,475,085.91/15,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.01

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