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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.06, 22,787.40 and 4,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.06, 22,787.40 and 4,802 is: 7,203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.06 : 22,787.40 = 4,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.06/22,787.40 = 4,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.06x = 22,787.40 × 4,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.06x = 109,425,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,425,094.80/15,191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.26

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