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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.66, 22,778.97 and 4,094.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.66, 22,778.97 and 4,094.47 is: 6,141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.66 : 22,778.97 = 4,094.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.66/22,778.97 = 4,094.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.66x = 22,778.97 × 4,094.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.66x = 93,267,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,267,909.51/15,186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.43

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