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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.62, 22,773.36 and 6,415.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.62, 22,773.36 and 6,415.61 is: 9,624.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.62 : 22,773.36 = 6,415.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.62/22,773.36 = 6,415.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.62x = 22,773.36 × 6,415.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.62x = 146,104,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,104,996.15/15,180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,624.44

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