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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.16, 22,761.23 and 7,277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.16, 22,761.23 and 7,277.81 is: 10,907.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.16 : 22,761.23 = 7,277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.16/22,761.23 = 7,277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.16x = 22,761.23 × 7,277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.16x = 165,651,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,651,757.11/15,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,907.35

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