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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.28, 22,846.92 and 4,137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.28, 22,846.92 and 4,137.97 is: 6,206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.28 : 22,846.92 = 4,137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.28/22,846.92 = 4,137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.28x = 22,846.92 × 4,137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.28x = 94,539,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,539,869.55/15,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,206.96

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