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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.23, 22,768.29 and 4,087.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.23, 22,768.29 and 4,087.58 is: 6,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.23 : 22,768.29 = 4,087.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.23/22,768.29 = 4,087.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.23x = 22,768.29 × 4,087.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.23x = 93,067,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,067,253.54/15,180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.82

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