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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.64, 22,783.26 and 4,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.64, 22,783.26 and 4,801.48 is: 7,201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.64 : 22,783.26 = 4,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.64/22,783.26 = 4,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.64x = 22,783.26 × 4,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.64x = 109,393,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,393,367.22/15,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.84

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