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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.59, 22,745.99 and 4,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.59, 22,745.99 and 4,773.25 is: 7,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.59 : 22,745.99 = 4,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.59/22,745.99 = 4,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.59x = 22,745.99 × 4,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.59x = 108,572,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,572,296.77/15,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.01

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