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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.28, 22,844.64 and 4,841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.28, 22,844.64 and 4,841.12 is: 7,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.28 : 22,844.64 = 4,841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.28/22,844.64 = 4,841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.28x = 22,844.64 × 4,841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.28x = 110,593,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,593,643.60/15,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.91

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