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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.48, 22,801.10 and 4,669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.48, 22,801.10 and 4,669.56 is: 7,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.48 : 22,801.10 = 4,669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.48/22,801.10 = 4,669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.48x = 22,801.10 × 4,669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.48x = 106,471,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,471,104.52/15,198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.38

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