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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.96, 22,841.76 and 4,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.96, 22,841.76 and 4,841.52 is: 7,261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.96 : 22,841.76 = 4,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.96/22,841.76 = 4,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.96x = 22,841.76 × 4,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.96x = 110,588,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,588,837.88/15,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.75

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