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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.94, 22,760.91 and 4,786.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.94, 22,760.91 and 4,786.50 is: 7,179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.94 : 22,760.91 = 4,786.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.94/22,760.91 = 4,786.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.94x = 22,760.91 × 4,786.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.94x = 108,945,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,945,095.72/15,173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.75

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