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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.46, 22,838.68 and 4,132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.46, 22,838.68 and 4,132.12 is: 6,198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.46 : 22,838.68 = 4,132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.46/22,838.68 = 4,132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.46x = 22,838.68 × 4,132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.46x = 94,372,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,372,166.40/15,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.31

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