Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.52, 22,765.86 and 4,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,176.52, 22,765.86 and 4,788 is: 7,182.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,176.52 : 22,765.86 = 4,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,176.52/22,765.86 = 4,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,176.52x = 22,765.86 × 4,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,176.52x = 109,002,937.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,002,937.68/15,176.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,182.34
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