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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.50, 22,732.56 and 4,767.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.50, 22,732.56 and 4,767.06 is: 7,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.50 : 22,732.56 = 4,767.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.50/22,732.56 = 4,767.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.50x = 22,732.56 × 4,767.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.50x = 108,367,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,367,477.47/15,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.84

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