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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.92, 22,767.88 and 4,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.92, 22,767.88 and 4,786.24 is: 7,180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.92 : 22,767.88 = 4,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.92/22,767.88 = 4,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.92x = 22,767.88 × 4,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.92x = 108,972,537.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,972,537.97/15,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.15

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