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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.04, 22,846.56 and 4,843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.04, 22,846.56 and 4,843.68 is: 7,265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.04 : 22,846.56 = 4,843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.04/22,846.56 = 4,843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.04x = 22,846.56 × 4,843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.04x = 110,661,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,661,425.74/15,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.52

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