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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.84, 22,845.71 and 4,696.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.84, 22,845.71 and 4,696.39 is: 7,045.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.84 : 22,845.71 = 4,696.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.84/22,845.71 = 4,696.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.84x = 22,845.71 × 4,696.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.84x = 107,292,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,292,363.99/15,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.34

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