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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.27, 22,768.84 and 4,086.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.27, 22,768.84 and 4,086.51 is: 6,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.27 : 22,768.84 = 4,086.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.27/22,768.84 = 4,086.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.27x = 22,768.84 × 4,086.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.27x = 93,045,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,045,092.35/15,180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.34

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