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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.84, 22,777.88 and 4,794.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.84, 22,777.88 and 4,794.59 is: 7,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.84 : 22,777.88 = 4,794.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.84/22,777.88 = 4,794.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.84x = 22,777.88 × 4,794.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.84x = 109,210,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,210,457.81/15,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.02

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