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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.56, 22,777.65 and 4,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.56, 22,777.65 and 4,795.50 is: 7,193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.56 : 22,777.65 = 4,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.56/22,777.65 = 4,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.56x = 22,777.65 × 4,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.56x = 109,230,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,230,220.58/15,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.51

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