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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.67, 22,761.03 and 6,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.67, 22,761.03 and 6,413.27 is: 9,617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.67 : 22,761.03 = 6,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.67/22,761.03 = 6,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.67x = 22,761.03 × 6,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.67x = 145,972,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,972,541.11/15,177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,617.59

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