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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.96, 22,993.68 and 4,796.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.96, 22,993.68 and 4,796.70 is: 7,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.96 : 22,993.68 = 4,796.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.96/22,993.68 = 4,796.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.96x = 22,993.68 × 4,796.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.96x = 110,293,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,293,784.86/15,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.06

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