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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.28, 22,840.97 and 4,135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.28, 22,840.97 and 4,135.14 is: 6,202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.28 : 22,840.97 = 4,135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.28/22,840.97 = 4,135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.28x = 22,840.97 × 4,135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.28x = 94,450,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,450,588.01/15,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.72

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