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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,193.76, 22,782.96 and 4,806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,193.76, 22,782.96 and 4,806.56 is: 7,207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.76 : 22,782.96 = 4,806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.76/22,782.96 = 4,806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.76x = 22,782.96 × 4,806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.76x = 109,507,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,507,664.22/15,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.41

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