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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.20, 22,755.24 and 4,493.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.20, 22,755.24 and 4,493.84 is: 6,742.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.20 : 22,755.24 = 4,493.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.20/22,755.24 = 4,493.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.20x = 22,755.24 × 4,493.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.20x = 102,258,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,258,407.72/15,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.08

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