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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.62, 22,787.76 and 4,661.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.62, 22,787.76 and 4,661.09 is: 6,992.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.62 : 22,787.76 = 4,661.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.62/22,787.76 = 4,661.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.62x = 22,787.76 × 4,661.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.62x = 106,215,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,215,800.26/15,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.66

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