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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.09, 22,905.77 and 4,180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.09, 22,905.77 and 4,180.45 is: 6,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.09 : 22,905.77 = 4,180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.09/22,905.77 = 4,180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.09x = 22,905.77 × 4,180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.09x = 95,756,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,756,426.20/15,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.62

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