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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.25, 22,769.72 and 4,233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.25, 22,769.72 and 4,233.25 is: 6,350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.25 : 22,769.72 = 4,233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.25/22,769.72 = 4,233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.25x = 22,769.72 × 4,233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.25x = 96,389,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,389,917.19/15,177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.95

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