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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.58, 22,795.56 and 4,665.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.58, 22,795.56 and 4,665.84 is: 6,998.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.58 : 22,795.56 = 4,665.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.58/22,795.56 = 4,665.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.58x = 22,795.56 × 4,665.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.58x = 106,360,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,360,435.67/15,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.97

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