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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.72, 22,775.39 and 4,092.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.72, 22,775.39 and 4,092.51 is: 6,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.72 : 22,775.39 = 4,092.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.72/22,775.39 = 4,092.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.72x = 22,775.39 × 4,092.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.72x = 93,208,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,208,511.33/15,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.31

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