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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.59, 22,777.97 and 4,796.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.59, 22,777.97 and 4,796.25 is: 7,194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.59 : 22,777.97 = 4,796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.59/22,777.97 = 4,796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.59x = 22,777.97 × 4,796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.59x = 109,248,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,248,814.63/15,184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.72

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