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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.21, 22,767.70 and 4,647.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.21, 22,767.70 and 4,647.71 is: 6,972.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.21 : 22,767.70 = 4,647.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.21/22,767.70 = 4,647.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.21x = 22,767.70 × 4,647.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.21x = 105,817,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,817,655.35/15,176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.60

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