Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.44, 22,751.16 and 4,780
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,167.44, 22,751.16 and 4,780 is: 7,170
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,167.44 : 22,751.16 = 4,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,167.44/22,751.16 = 4,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,167.44x = 22,751.16 × 4,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,167.44x = 108,750,544.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,750,544.80/15,167.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,170
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