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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.84, 22,837.57 and 4,134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.84, 22,837.57 and 4,134.39 is: 6,200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.84 : 22,837.57 = 4,134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.84/22,837.57 = 4,134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.84x = 22,837.57 × 4,134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.84x = 94,419,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,419,421.03/15,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.85

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