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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.62, 22,799.24 and 4,105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.62, 22,799.24 and 4,105.26 is: 6,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.62 : 22,799.24 = 4,105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.62/22,799.24 = 4,105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.62x = 22,799.24 × 4,105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.62x = 93,596,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,596,808.00/15,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.24

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