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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.48, 22,838.67 and 4,132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.48, 22,838.67 and 4,132.11 is: 6,198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.48 : 22,838.67 = 4,132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.48/22,838.67 = 4,132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.48x = 22,838.67 × 4,132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.48x = 94,371,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,371,896.69/15,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.29

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