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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.44, 22,752.66 and 4,781

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.44, 22,752.66 and 4,781 is: 7,171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.44 : 22,752.66 = 4,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.44/22,752.66 = 4,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.44x = 22,752.66 × 4,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.44x = 108,780,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,780,467.46/15,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.50

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