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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.16, 22,753.50 and 4,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.16, 22,753.50 and 4,777.24 is: 7,164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.16 : 22,753.50 = 4,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.16/22,753.50 = 4,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.16x = 22,753.50 × 4,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.16x = 108,698,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,698,930.34/15,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.84

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