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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.27, 22,767.35 and 4,085.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.27, 22,767.35 and 4,085.51 is: 6,127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.27 : 22,767.35 = 4,085.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.27/22,767.35 = 4,085.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.27x = 22,767.35 × 4,085.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.27x = 93,016,101.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,016,101.83/15,179.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.84

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