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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.88, 22,999.32 and 4,802.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.88, 22,999.32 and 4,802.99 is: 7,204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.88 : 22,999.32 = 4,802.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.88/22,999.32 = 4,802.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.88x = 22,999.32 × 4,802.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.88x = 110,465,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,465,503.97/15,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.49

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