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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.74, 22,762.01 and 4,644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.74, 22,762.01 and 4,644.74 is: 6,967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.74 : 22,762.01 = 4,644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.74/22,762.01 = 4,644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.74x = 22,762.01 × 4,644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.74x = 105,723,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,723,686.84/15,174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.08

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