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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.69, 22,906.05 and 4,177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.69, 22,906.05 and 4,177.47 is: 6,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.69 : 22,906.05 = 4,177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.69/22,906.05 = 4,177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.69x = 22,906.05 × 4,177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.69x = 95,689,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,689,436.30/15,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.22

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