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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.72, 22,776.90 and 4,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.72, 22,776.90 and 4,093.52 is: 6,139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.72 : 22,776.90 = 4,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.72/22,776.90 = 4,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.72x = 22,776.90 × 4,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.72x = 93,237,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,237,695.69/15,185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.83

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