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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175.67, 22,766.85 and 4,645.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175.67, 22,766.85 and 4,645.77 is: 6,969.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.67 : 22,766.85 = 4,645.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.67/22,766.85 = 4,645.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.67x = 22,766.85 × 4,645.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.67x = 105,769,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,769,548.72/15,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.68

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