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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.64, 22,590.26 and 6,176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.64, 22,590.26 and 6,176.45 is: 9,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.64 : 22,590.26 = 6,176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.64/22,590.26 = 6,176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.64x = 22,590.26 × 6,176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.64x = 139,527,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,527,611.38/15,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.54

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