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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.20, 22,799.46 and 4,808.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.20, 22,799.46 and 4,808.95 is: 7,214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.20 : 22,799.46 = 4,808.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.20/22,799.46 = 4,808.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.20x = 22,799.46 × 4,808.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.20x = 109,641,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,641,525.40/15,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.59

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