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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.91, 22,766.76 and 4,083.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.91, 22,766.76 and 4,083.67 is: 6,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.91 : 22,766.76 = 4,083.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.91/22,766.76 = 4,083.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.91x = 22,766.76 × 4,083.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.91x = 92,971,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,971,934.81/15,177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,125.48

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