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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.67, 22,769.85 and 4,647.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.67, 22,769.85 and 4,647.77 is: 6,972.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.67 : 22,769.85 = 4,647.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.67/22,769.85 = 4,647.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.67x = 22,769.85 × 4,647.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.67x = 105,829,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,829,025.73/15,177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.68

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