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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.34, 22,774.59 and 4,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.34, 22,774.59 and 4,794 is: 7,191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.34 : 22,774.59 = 4,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.34/22,774.59 = 4,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.34x = 22,774.59 × 4,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.34x = 109,181,384.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,181,384.46/15,182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.34

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