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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.71, 22,797.38 and 4,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.71, 22,797.38 and 4,668.30 is: 7,002.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.71 : 22,797.38 = 4,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.71/22,797.38 = 4,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.71x = 22,797.38 × 4,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.71x = 106,425,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,425,020.72/15,198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.24

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