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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.37, 22,788.28 and 4,659.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.37, 22,788.28 and 4,659.73 is: 6,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.37 : 22,788.28 = 4,659.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.37/22,788.28 = 4,659.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.37x = 22,788.28 × 4,659.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.37x = 106,187,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,187,336.49/15,189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.90

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