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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.36, 22,592.53 and 6,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.36, 22,592.53 and 6,180.22 is: 9,266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.36 : 22,592.53 = 6,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.36/22,592.53 = 6,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.36x = 22,592.53 × 6,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.36x = 139,626,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,626,661.89/15,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.83

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