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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.48, 22,827.23 and 6,914.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.48, 22,827.23 and 6,914.42 is: 10,364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.48 : 22,827.23 = 6,914.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.48/22,827.23 = 6,914.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.48x = 22,827.23 × 6,914.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.48x = 157,837,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,837,055.66/15,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.60

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