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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.20, 22,795.76 and 4,104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.20, 22,795.76 and 4,104.99 is: 6,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.20 : 22,795.76 = 4,104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.20/22,795.76 = 4,104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.20x = 22,795.76 × 4,104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.20x = 93,576,377.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,576,377.10/15,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.48

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