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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.63, 22,842.09 and 4,837.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.63, 22,842.09 and 4,837.38 is: 7,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.63 : 22,842.09 = 4,837.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.63/22,842.09 = 4,837.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.63x = 22,842.09 × 4,837.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.63x = 110,495,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,495,730.93/15,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.22

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