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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.37, 22,789.78 and 4,660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.37, 22,789.78 and 4,660.73 is: 6,992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.37 : 22,789.78 = 4,660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.37/22,789.78 = 4,660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.37x = 22,789.78 × 4,660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.37x = 106,217,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,217,011.34/15,190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.39

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