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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.08, 22,844.26 and 4,698.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.08, 22,844.26 and 4,698.95 is: 7,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.08 : 22,844.26 = 4,698.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.08/22,844.26 = 4,698.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.08x = 22,844.26 × 4,698.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.08x = 107,344,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,344,080.89/15,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.09

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