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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.28, 22,849.92 and 4,139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.28, 22,849.92 and 4,139.97 is: 6,209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.28 : 22,849.92 = 4,139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.28/22,849.92 = 4,139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.28x = 22,849.92 × 4,139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.28x = 94,597,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,597,983.30/15,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.96

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