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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.58, 22,785.84 and 4,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.58, 22,785.84 and 4,663.08 is: 6,992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.58 : 22,785.84 = 4,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.58/22,785.84 = 4,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.58x = 22,785.84 × 4,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.58x = 106,252,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,252,194.79/15,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.31

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