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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.38, 22,997.16 and 4,801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.38, 22,997.16 and 4,801.82 is: 7,201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.38 : 22,997.16 = 4,801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.38/22,997.16 = 4,801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.38x = 22,997.16 × 4,801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.38x = 110,428,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,428,222.83/15,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.82

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