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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.88, 22,773.42 and 4,793.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.88, 22,773.42 and 4,793.63 is: 7,190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.88 : 22,773.42 = 4,793.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.88/22,773.42 = 4,793.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.88x = 22,773.42 × 4,793.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.88x = 109,167,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,167,235.45/15,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.63

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