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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.59, 22,744.49 and 4,772.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.59, 22,744.49 and 4,772.25 is: 7,159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.59 : 22,744.49 = 4,772.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.59/22,744.49 = 4,772.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.59x = 22,744.49 × 4,772.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.59x = 108,542,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,542,368.54/15,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.51

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