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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.96, 22,588.97 and 6,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.96, 22,588.97 and 6,177.84 is: 9,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.96 : 22,588.97 = 6,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.96/22,588.97 = 6,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.96x = 22,588.97 × 6,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.96x = 139,551,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,551,011.54/15,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.29

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