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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.83, 22,768.77 and 6,418.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.83, 22,768.77 and 6,418.42 is: 9,625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.83 : 22,768.77 = 6,418.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.83/22,768.77 = 6,418.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.83x = 22,768.77 × 6,418.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.83x = 146,139,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,139,528.74/15,182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,625.32

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