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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.04, 22,772.93 and 4,087.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.04, 22,772.93 and 4,087.49 is: 6,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.04 : 22,772.93 = 4,087.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.04/22,772.93 = 4,087.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.04x = 22,772.93 × 4,087.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.04x = 93,083,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,083,989.34/15,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,131.59

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