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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.50, 22,768.60 and 4,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.50, 22,768.60 and 4,232.50 is: 6,349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.50 : 22,768.60 = 4,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.50/22,768.60 = 4,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.50x = 22,768.60 × 4,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.50x = 96,368,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,368,099.50/15,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.82

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