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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.66, 22,860.62 and 4,147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.66, 22,860.62 and 4,147.22 is: 6,221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.66 : 22,860.62 = 4,147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.66/22,860.62 = 4,147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.66x = 22,860.62 × 4,147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.66x = 94,807,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,807,885.44/15,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.13

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