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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.63, 22,796.44 and 4,809.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.63, 22,796.44 and 4,809.38 is: 7,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.63 : 22,796.44 = 4,809.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.63/22,796.44 = 4,809.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.63x = 22,796.44 × 4,809.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.63x = 109,636,616.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,636,616.60/15,197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.06

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