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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.78, 22,691.67 and 4,597.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.78, 22,691.67 and 4,597.89 is: 6,896.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.78 : 22,691.67 = 4,597.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.78/22,691.67 = 4,597.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.78x = 22,691.67 × 4,597.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.78x = 104,333,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,333,802.58/15,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.84

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