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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.90, 22,767.35 and 6,417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.90, 22,767.35 and 6,417.50 is: 9,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.90 : 22,767.35 = 6,417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.90/22,767.35 = 6,417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.90x = 22,767.35 × 6,417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.90x = 146,109,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,109,322.70/15,181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,623.92

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