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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.92, 22,778.91 and 4,094.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.92, 22,778.91 and 4,094.70 is: 6,141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.92 : 22,778.91 = 4,094.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.92/22,778.91 = 4,094.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.92x = 22,778.91 × 4,094.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.92x = 93,272,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,272,802.78/15,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.25

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