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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.34, 22,586.53 and 6,176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.34, 22,586.53 and 6,176.22 is: 9,260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.34 : 22,586.53 = 6,176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.34/22,586.53 = 6,176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.34x = 22,586.53 × 6,176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.34x = 139,499,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,499,234.50/15,063.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.85

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