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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.03, 22,771.80 and 4,087.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.03, 22,771.80 and 4,087.16 is: 6,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.03 : 22,771.80 = 4,087.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.03/22,771.80 = 4,087.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.03x = 22,771.80 × 4,087.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.03x = 93,071,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,071,876.23/15,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.99

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