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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.24, 22,777.20 and 6,875.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.24, 22,777.20 and 6,875.64 is: 10,312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.24 : 22,777.20 = 6,875.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.24/22,777.20 = 6,875.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.24x = 22,777.20 × 6,875.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.24x = 156,607,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,607,827.41/15,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.48

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