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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.68, 22,754.13 and 4,078.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.68, 22,754.13 and 4,078.27 is: 6,116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.68 : 22,754.13 = 4,078.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.68/22,754.13 = 4,078.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.68x = 22,754.13 × 4,078.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.68x = 92,797,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,797,485.76/15,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.90

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