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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.38, 22,779.44 and 4,798.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.38, 22,779.44 and 4,798.13 is: 7,197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.38 : 22,779.44 = 4,798.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.38/22,779.44 = 4,798.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.38x = 22,779.44 × 4,798.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.38x = 109,298,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,298,690.46/15,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.15

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