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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.51, 22,837.17 and 4,694.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.51, 22,837.17 and 4,694.43 is: 7,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.51 : 22,837.17 = 4,694.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.51/22,837.17 = 4,694.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.51x = 22,837.17 × 4,694.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.51x = 107,207,484.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,207,484.23/15,225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.31

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