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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.76, 22,791.87 and 4,806.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.76, 22,791.87 and 4,806.51 is: 7,209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.76 : 22,791.87 = 4,806.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.76/22,791.87 = 4,806.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.76x = 22,791.87 × 4,806.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.76x = 109,549,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,549,351.07/15,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.68

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