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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.84, 22,844.21 and 4,695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.84, 22,844.21 and 4,695.39 is: 7,043.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.84 : 22,844.21 = 4,695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.84/22,844.21 = 4,695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.84x = 22,844.21 × 4,695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.84x = 107,262,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,262,451.71/15,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.84

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