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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,178.11, 22,761.69 and 6,413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,178.11, 22,761.69 and 6,413.71 is: 9,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,178.11 : 22,761.69 = 6,413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,178.11/22,761.69 = 6,413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,178.11x = 22,761.69 × 6,413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,178.11x = 145,986,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,986,764.96/15,178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,618.25

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