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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.79, 22,787.33 and 4,664.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.79, 22,787.33 and 4,664.39 is: 6,995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.79 : 22,787.33 = 4,664.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.79/22,787.33 = 4,664.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.79x = 22,787.33 × 4,664.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.79x = 106,288,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,288,856.92/15,194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.09

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