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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,084.67, 22,627.61 and 7,183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,084.67, 22,627.61 and 7,183.12 is: 10,774.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,084.67 : 22,627.61 = 7,183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,084.67/22,627.61 = 7,183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,084.67x = 22,627.61 × 7,183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,084.67x = 162,536,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,536,799.33/15,084.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,774.97

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