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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.75, 22,756.13 and 4,226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.75, 22,756.13 and 4,226.75 is: 6,340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.75 : 22,756.13 = 4,226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.75/22,756.13 = 4,226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.75x = 22,756.13 × 4,226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.75x = 96,184,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,184,472.48/15,170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,340.13

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