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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,172.23, 22,761.96 and 4,783.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,172.23, 22,761.96 and 4,783.98 is: 7,177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,172.23 : 22,761.96 = 4,783.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,172.23/22,761.96 = 4,783.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,172.23x = 22,761.96 × 4,783.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,172.23x = 108,892,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,892,761.40/15,172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.11

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