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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.22, 22,854.99 and 4,706.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.22, 22,854.99 and 4,706.13 is: 7,059.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.22 : 22,854.99 = 4,706.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.22/22,854.99 = 4,706.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.22x = 22,854.99 × 4,706.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.22x = 107,558,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,558,554.09/15,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.86

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