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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.84, 22,744.32 and 4,770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.84, 22,744.32 and 4,770.16 is: 7,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.84 : 22,744.32 = 4,770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.84/22,744.32 = 4,770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.84x = 22,744.32 × 4,770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.84x = 108,494,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,494,045.49/15,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.20

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