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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.97, 22,759.71 and 4,079.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.97, 22,759.71 and 4,079.07 is: 6,117.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.97 : 22,759.71 = 4,079.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.97/22,759.71 = 4,079.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.97x = 22,759.71 × 4,079.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.97x = 92,838,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,838,434.97/15,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.86

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