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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.59, 22,844.25 and 4,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.59, 22,844.25 and 4,136.28 is: 6,204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.59 : 22,844.25 = 4,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.59/22,844.25 = 4,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.59x = 22,844.25 × 4,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.59x = 94,490,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,490,214.39/15,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.38

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