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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.87, 22,982.40 and 4,794.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.87, 22,982.40 and 4,794.47 is: 7,187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.87 : 22,982.40 = 4,794.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.87/22,982.40 = 4,794.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.87x = 22,982.40 × 4,794.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.87x = 110,188,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,188,427.33/15,329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,187.83

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