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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.07, 22,773.72 and 4,088.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.07, 22,773.72 and 4,088.12 is: 6,132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.07 : 22,773.72 = 4,088.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.07/22,773.72 = 4,088.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.07x = 22,773.72 × 4,088.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.07x = 93,101,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,101,586.34/15,181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.74

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