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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.34, 22,847.48 and 4,137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.34, 22,847.48 and 4,137.99 is: 6,207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.34 : 22,847.48 = 4,137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.34/22,847.48 = 4,137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.34x = 22,847.48 × 4,137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.34x = 94,542,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,542,643.77/15,231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.11

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