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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.89, 22,842.80 and 4,694.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.89, 22,842.80 and 4,694.45 is: 7,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.89 : 22,842.80 = 4,694.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.89/22,842.80 = 4,694.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.89x = 22,842.80 × 4,694.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.89x = 107,234,365.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,234,365.64/15,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.43

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