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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.20, 22,999.80 and 4,804.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.20, 22,999.80 and 4,804.10 is: 7,206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.20 : 22,999.80 = 4,804.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.20/22,999.80 = 4,804.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.20x = 22,999.80 × 4,804.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.20x = 110,493,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,493,339.18/15,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.15

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