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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.58, 22,797.06 and 4,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.58, 22,797.06 and 4,666.84 is: 7,000.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.58 : 22,797.06 = 4,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.58/22,797.06 = 4,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.58x = 22,797.06 × 4,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.58x = 106,390,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,390,231.49/15,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.47

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