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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.95, 22,848.83 and 4,844.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.95, 22,848.83 and 4,844.31 is: 7,266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.95 : 22,848.83 = 4,844.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.95/22,848.83 = 4,844.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.95x = 22,848.83 × 4,844.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.95x = 110,686,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,686,791.44/15,232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.27

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