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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.83, 22,786.94 and 4,660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.83, 22,786.94 and 4,660.08 is: 6,990.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.83 : 22,786.94 = 4,660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.83/22,786.94 = 4,660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.83x = 22,786.94 × 4,660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.83x = 106,188,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,188,963.36/15,190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.33

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