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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.62, 22,783.26 and 4,658.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.62, 22,783.26 and 4,658.09 is: 6,988.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.62 : 22,783.26 = 4,658.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.62/22,783.26 = 4,658.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.62x = 22,783.26 × 4,658.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.62x = 106,126,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,126,361.66/15,186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.15

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