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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.06, 22,755.87 and 4,779.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.06, 22,755.87 and 4,779.81 is: 7,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.06 : 22,755.87 = 4,779.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.06/22,755.87 = 4,779.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.06x = 22,755.87 × 4,779.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.06x = 108,768,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,768,734.98/15,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.91

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