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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.20, 22,767.35 and 4,083.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.20, 22,767.35 and 4,083.98 is: 6,126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.20 : 22,767.35 = 4,083.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.20/22,767.35 = 4,083.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.20x = 22,767.35 × 4,083.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.20x = 92,981,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,981,267.80/15,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.38

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