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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.02, 22,754.67 and 6,283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.02, 22,754.67 and 6,283.07 is: 9,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.02 : 22,754.67 = 6,283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.02/22,754.67 = 6,283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.02x = 22,754.67 × 6,283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.02x = 142,969,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,969,184.44/15,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.25

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