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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.52, 22,996.49 and 4,800.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.52, 22,996.49 and 4,800.09 is: 7,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.52 : 22,996.49 = 4,800.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.52/22,996.49 = 4,800.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.52x = 22,996.49 × 4,800.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.52x = 110,385,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,385,197.68/15,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.42

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