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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.44, 22,783.34 and 4,800.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.44, 22,783.34 and 4,800.38 is: 7,200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.44 : 22,783.34 = 4,800.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.44/22,783.34 = 4,800.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.44x = 22,783.34 × 4,800.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.44x = 109,368,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,368,587.75/15,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.31

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