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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174, 22,764.84 and 4,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174, 22,764.84 and 4,230 is: 6,346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174 : 22,764.84 = 4,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174/22,764.84 = 4,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174x = 22,764.84 × 4,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174x = 96,295,273.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,295,273.20/15,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.07

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