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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.28, 22,750.98 and 4,637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.28, 22,750.98 and 4,637.27 is: 6,955.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.28 : 22,750.98 = 4,637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.28/22,750.98 = 4,637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.28x = 22,750.98 × 4,637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.28x = 105,502,323.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,502,323.27/15,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.92

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