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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.02, 22,799.76 and 4,811.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.02, 22,799.76 and 4,811.50 is: 7,217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.02 : 22,799.76 = 4,811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.02/22,799.76 = 4,811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.02x = 22,799.76 × 4,811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.02x = 109,701,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,701,045.24/15,200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.16

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