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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.84, 22,841.64 and 4,136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.84, 22,841.64 and 4,136.58 is: 6,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.84 : 22,841.64 = 4,136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.84/22,841.64 = 4,136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.84x = 22,841.64 × 4,136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.84x = 94,486,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,486,271.19/15,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.43

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