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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.75, 22,766.61 and 4,789.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.75, 22,766.61 and 4,789.50 is: 7,184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.75 : 22,766.61 = 4,789.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.75/22,766.61 = 4,789.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.75x = 22,766.61 × 4,789.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.75x = 109,040,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,040,678.60/15,177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.25

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