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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.35, 22,788.87 and 4,661.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.35, 22,788.87 and 4,661.82 is: 6,993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.35 : 22,788.87 = 4,661.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.35/22,788.87 = 4,661.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.35x = 22,788.87 × 4,661.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.35x = 106,237,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,237,609.94/15,190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.76

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