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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.12, 22,848.14 and 4,140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.12, 22,848.14 and 4,140.42 is: 6,210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.12 : 22,848.14 = 4,140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.12/22,848.14 = 4,140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.12x = 22,848.14 × 4,140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.12x = 94,600,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,600,820.49/15,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.62

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