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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.57, 22,781.35 and 4,660.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.57, 22,781.35 and 4,660.07 is: 6,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.57 : 22,781.35 = 4,660.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.57/22,781.35 = 4,660.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.57x = 22,781.35 × 4,660.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.57x = 106,162,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,162,685.69/15,192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.80

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