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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.87, 22,980.90 and 4,793.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.87, 22,980.90 and 4,793.47 is: 7,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.87 : 22,980.90 = 4,793.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.87/22,980.90 = 4,793.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.87x = 22,980.90 × 4,793.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.87x = 110,158,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,158,197.27/15,328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.32

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