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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.33, 22,784.69 and 4,658.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.33, 22,784.69 and 4,658.58 is: 6,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.33 : 22,784.69 = 4,658.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.33/22,784.69 = 4,658.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.33x = 22,784.69 × 4,658.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.33x = 106,144,277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,144,277.85/15,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.08

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