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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.92, 22,838.76 and 4,837.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.92, 22,838.76 and 4,837.86 is: 7,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.92 : 22,838.76 = 4,837.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.92/22,838.76 = 4,837.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.92x = 22,838.76 × 4,837.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.92x = 110,490,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,490,723.45/15,226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.28

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