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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.76, 22,846.21 and 4,698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.76, 22,846.21 and 4,698.96 is: 7,048.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.76 : 22,846.21 = 4,698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.76/22,846.21 = 4,698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.76x = 22,846.21 × 4,698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.76x = 107,353,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,353,426.94/15,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.00

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