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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.77, 22,995.36 and 4,799.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.77, 22,995.36 and 4,799.34 is: 7,198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.77 : 22,995.36 = 4,799.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.77/22,995.36 = 4,799.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.77x = 22,995.36 × 4,799.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.77x = 110,362,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,362,551.06/15,331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.29

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