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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.86, 22,989.60 and 4,797.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.86, 22,989.60 and 4,797.32 is: 7,196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.86 : 22,989.60 = 4,797.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.86/22,989.60 = 4,797.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.86x = 22,989.60 × 4,797.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.86x = 110,288,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,288,467.87/15,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.23

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