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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.34, 22,783.59 and 4,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.34, 22,783.59 and 4,800 is: 7,200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.34 : 22,783.59 = 4,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.34/22,783.59 = 4,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.34x = 22,783.59 × 4,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.34x = 109,361,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,361,232/15,188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.34

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