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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.52, 22,990.48 and 4,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.52, 22,990.48 and 4,797.44 is: 7,195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.52 : 22,990.48 = 4,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.52/22,990.48 = 4,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.52x = 22,990.48 × 4,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.52x = 110,295,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,295,448.37/15,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.91

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