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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.77, 22,907.65 and 4,177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.77, 22,907.65 and 4,177.61 is: 6,266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.77 : 22,907.65 = 4,177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.77/22,907.65 = 4,177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.77x = 22,907.65 × 4,177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.77x = 95,699,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,699,227.72/15,271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.41

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