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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.58, 22,788.06 and 4,660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.58, 22,788.06 and 4,660.84 is: 6,991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.58 : 22,788.06 = 4,660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.58/22,788.06 = 4,660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.58x = 22,788.06 × 4,660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.58x = 106,211,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,211,501.57/15,191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.47

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