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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.80, 22,585.38 and 6,173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.80, 22,585.38 and 6,173.60 is: 9,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.80 : 22,585.38 = 6,173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.80/22,585.38 = 6,173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.80x = 22,585.38 × 6,173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.80x = 139,433,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,433,101.97/15,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.55

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