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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.59, 22,779.47 and 4,797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.59, 22,779.47 and 4,797.25 is: 7,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.59 : 22,779.47 = 4,797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.59/22,779.47 = 4,797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.59x = 22,779.47 × 4,797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.59x = 109,278,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,278,812.46/15,185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.22

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