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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.94, 22,834.72 and 5,228.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.94, 22,834.72 and 5,228.85 is: 7,841.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.94 : 22,834.72 = 5,228.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.94/22,834.72 = 5,228.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.94x = 22,834.72 × 5,228.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.94x = 119,399,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,399,312.60/15,226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.32

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