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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.09, 22,987.50 and 4,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.09, 22,987.50 and 4,795.20 is: 7,192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.09 : 22,987.50 = 4,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.09/22,987.50 = 4,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.09x = 22,987.50 × 4,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.09x = 110,229,660
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,229,660/15,325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.76

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