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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.34, 22,777.59 and 4,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.34, 22,777.59 and 4,796 is: 7,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.34 : 22,777.59 = 4,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.34/22,777.59 = 4,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.34x = 22,777.59 × 4,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.34x = 109,241,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,241,321.64/15,184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.34

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