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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.96, 22,848.42 and 4,138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.96, 22,848.42 and 4,138.62 is: 6,208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.96 : 22,848.42 = 4,138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.96/22,848.42 = 4,138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.96x = 22,848.42 × 4,138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.96x = 94,560,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,560,927.98/15,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.06

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