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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.33, 22,797.16 and 4,103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.33, 22,797.16 and 4,103.87 is: 6,156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.33 : 22,797.16 = 4,103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.33/22,797.16 = 4,103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.33x = 22,797.16 × 4,103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.33x = 93,556,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,556,456.76/15,197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.11

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