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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.07, 22,844.88 and 4,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.07, 22,844.88 and 4,137 is: 6,205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.07 : 22,844.88 = 4,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.07/22,844.88 = 4,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.07x = 22,844.88 × 4,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.07x = 94,509,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,509,268.56/15,230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.44

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