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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.98, 22,845.42 and 4,136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.98, 22,845.42 and 4,136.61 is: 6,205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.98 : 22,845.42 = 4,136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.98/22,845.42 = 4,136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.98x = 22,845.42 × 4,136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.98x = 94,502,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,502,592.83/15,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.04

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