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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.79, 22,840.69 and 4,699.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.79, 22,840.69 and 4,699.82 is: 7,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.79 : 22,840.69 = 4,699.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.79/22,840.69 = 4,699.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.79x = 22,840.69 × 4,699.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.79x = 107,347,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,347,005.72/15,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.10

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