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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.51, 22,764.69 and 4,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.51, 22,764.69 and 4,082.30 is: 6,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.51 : 22,764.69 = 4,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.51/22,764.69 = 4,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.51x = 22,764.69 × 4,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.51x = 92,932,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,932,159.75/15,176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.42

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