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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.20, 22,983.30 and 4,793.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.20, 22,983.30 and 4,793.15 is: 7,189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.20 : 22,983.30 = 4,793.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.20/22,983.30 = 4,793.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.20x = 22,983.30 × 4,793.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.20x = 110,162,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,162,289.48/15,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,189.72

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