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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.58, 22,780.96 and 4,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.58, 22,780.96 and 4,655.24 is: 6,983.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.58 : 22,780.96 = 4,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.58/22,780.96 = 4,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.58x = 22,780.96 × 4,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.58x = 106,050,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,050,836.23/15,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.19

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