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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.49, 22,814.91 and 4,679.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.49, 22,814.91 and 4,679.39 is: 7,019.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.49 : 22,814.91 = 4,679.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.49/22,814.91 = 4,679.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.49x = 22,814.91 × 4,679.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.49x = 106,759,838.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,759,838.31/15,208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.75

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