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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.88, 22,813.68 and 4,677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.88, 22,813.68 and 4,677.84 is: 7,017.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.88 : 22,813.68 = 4,677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.88/22,813.68 = 4,677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.88x = 22,813.68 × 4,677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.88x = 106,718,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,718,744.85/15,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.79

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