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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.97, 22,840.92 and 4,133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.97, 22,840.92 and 4,133.61 is: 6,200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.97 : 22,840.92 = 4,133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.97/22,840.92 = 4,133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.97x = 22,840.92 × 4,133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.97x = 94,415,455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,415,455.32/15,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.54

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