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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.10, 22,814.32 and 4,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.10, 22,814.32 and 4,679 is: 7,019.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.10 : 22,814.32 = 4,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.10/22,814.32 = 4,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.10x = 22,814.32 × 4,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.10x = 106,748,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,748,203.28/15,208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.17

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