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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.97, 22,810.56 and 4,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.97, 22,810.56 and 4,676.88 is: 7,015.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.97 : 22,810.56 = 4,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.97/22,810.56 = 4,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.97x = 22,810.56 × 4,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.97x = 106,682,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,682,251.85/15,206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.35

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