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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.16, 22,803.88 and 4,811.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.16, 22,803.88 and 4,811.91 is: 7,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.16 : 22,803.88 = 4,811.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.16/22,803.88 = 4,811.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.16x = 22,803.88 × 4,811.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.16x = 109,730,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,730,129.69/15,200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.01

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