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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.10, 22,847.82 and 4,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.10, 22,847.82 and 4,139.10 is: 6,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.10 : 22,847.82 = 4,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.10/22,847.82 = 4,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.10x = 22,847.82 × 4,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.10x = 94,569,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,569,411.76/15,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.15

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