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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.20, 22,814.46 and 4,679.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.20, 22,814.46 and 4,679.09 is: 7,019.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.20 : 22,814.46 = 4,679.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.20/22,814.46 = 4,679.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.20x = 22,814.46 × 4,679.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.20x = 106,750,968.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,750,968.68/15,208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.30

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