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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.08, 22,773.12 and 6,418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.08, 22,773.12 and 6,418.24 is: 9,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.08 : 22,773.12 = 6,418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.08/22,773.12 = 6,418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.08x = 22,773.12 × 6,418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.08x = 146,163,349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,163,349.71/15,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,627.36

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