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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.85, 22,794.49 and 4,808.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.85, 22,794.49 and 4,808.25 is: 7,211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.85 : 22,794.49 = 4,808.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.85/22,794.49 = 4,808.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.85x = 22,794.49 × 4,808.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.85x = 109,601,606.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,601,606.54/15,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.65

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