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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.13, 22,773.87 and 4,651.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.13, 22,773.87 and 4,651.38 is: 6,977.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.13 : 22,773.87 = 4,651.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.13/22,773.87 = 4,651.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.13x = 22,773.87 × 4,651.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.13x = 105,929,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,929,923.44/15,182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.28

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