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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.24, 22,773.72 and 4,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.24, 22,773.72 and 4,651.72 is: 6,978.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.24 : 22,773.72 = 4,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.24/22,773.72 = 4,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.24x = 22,773.72 × 4,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.24x = 105,936,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,936,968.80/15,180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.61

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