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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.44, 22,784.84 and 4,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.44, 22,784.84 and 4,801.36 is: 7,201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.44 : 22,784.84 = 4,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.44/22,784.84 = 4,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.44x = 22,784.84 × 4,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.44x = 109,398,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,398,219.38/15,190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.78

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