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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.16, 22,592.52 and 6,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.16, 22,592.52 and 6,177.96 is: 9,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.16 : 22,592.52 = 6,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.16/22,592.52 = 6,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.16x = 22,592.52 × 6,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.16x = 139,575,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,575,684.86/15,065.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.80

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