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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.78, 22,840.17 and 4,133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.78, 22,840.17 and 4,133.47 is: 6,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.78 : 22,840.17 = 4,133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.78/22,840.17 = 4,133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.78x = 22,840.17 × 4,133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.78x = 94,409,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,409,157.49/15,226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.21

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