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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,178.91, 22,768.26 and 4,084.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,178.91, 22,768.26 and 4,084.67 is: 6,126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,178.91 : 22,768.26 = 4,084.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,178.91/22,768.26 = 4,084.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,178.91x = 22,768.26 × 4,084.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,178.91x = 93,000,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,000,828.57/15,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.98

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