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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.67, 22,972.26 and 4,784.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.67, 22,972.26 and 4,784.97 is: 7,177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.67 : 22,972.26 = 4,784.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.67/22,972.26 = 4,784.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.67x = 22,972.26 × 4,784.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.67x = 109,921,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,921,574.93/15,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.53

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