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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.70, 22,777.17 and 6,417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.70, 22,777.17 and 6,417.66 is: 9,627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.70 : 22,777.17 = 6,417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.70/22,777.17 = 6,417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.70x = 22,777.17 × 6,417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.70x = 146,176,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,176,132.82/15,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,627.81

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