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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.34, 22,778.45 and 4,657.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.34, 22,778.45 and 4,657.66 is: 6,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.34 : 22,778.45 = 4,657.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.34/22,778.45 = 4,657.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.34x = 22,778.45 × 4,657.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.34x = 106,094,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,094,195.19/15,190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.32

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