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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.66, 22,837.19 and 4,132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.66, 22,837.19 and 4,132.10 is: 6,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.66 : 22,837.19 = 4,132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.66/22,837.19 = 4,132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.66x = 22,837.19 × 4,132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.66x = 94,365,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,365,589.23/15,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.80

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