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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.36, 22,771.67 and 4,649.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.36, 22,771.67 and 4,649.13 is: 6,974.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.36 : 22,771.67 = 4,649.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.36/22,771.67 = 4,649.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.36x = 22,771.67 × 4,649.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.36x = 105,868,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,868,317.04/15,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.49

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