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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.51, 22,799.10 and 4,811.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.51, 22,799.10 and 4,811.26 is: 7,216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.51 : 22,799.10 = 4,811.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.51/22,799.10 = 4,811.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.51x = 22,799.10 × 4,811.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.51x = 109,692,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,692,397.87/15,199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.84

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