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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.78, 22,841.68 and 4,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.78, 22,841.68 and 4,134.48 is: 6,201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.78 : 22,841.68 = 4,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.78/22,841.68 = 4,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.78x = 22,841.68 × 4,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.78x = 94,438,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,438,469.13/15,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.72

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