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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.58, 22,843.83 and 4,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.58, 22,843.83 and 4,695.14 is: 7,043.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.58 : 22,843.83 = 4,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.58/22,843.83 = 4,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.58x = 22,843.83 × 4,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.58x = 107,254,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,254,865.77/15,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.46

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