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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.58, 22,786.56 and 4,659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.58, 22,786.56 and 4,659.84 is: 6,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.58 : 22,786.56 = 4,659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.58/22,786.56 = 4,659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.58x = 22,786.56 × 4,659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.58x = 106,181,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,181,723.75/15,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.97

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