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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.98, 22,593.47 and 6,180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.98, 22,593.47 and 6,180.84 is: 9,267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.98 : 22,593.47 = 6,180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.98/22,593.47 = 6,180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.98x = 22,593.47 × 6,180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.98x = 139,646,592.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,646,592.21/15,067.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.77

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