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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.88, 22,739.40 and 4,773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.88, 22,739.40 and 4,773.84 is: 7,158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.88 : 22,739.40 = 4,773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.88/22,739.40 = 4,773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.88x = 22,739.40 × 4,773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.88x = 108,554,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,554,257.30/15,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.27

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