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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.58, 22,989.96 and 4,797.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.58, 22,989.96 and 4,797.01 is: 7,194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.58 : 22,989.96 = 4,797.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.58/22,989.96 = 4,797.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.58x = 22,989.96 × 4,797.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.58x = 110,282,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,282,967.44/15,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.60

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