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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.59, 22,634.60 and 6,327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.59, 22,634.60 and 6,327.15 is: 9,487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.59 : 22,634.60 = 6,327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.59/22,634.60 = 6,327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.59x = 22,634.60 × 6,327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.59x = 143,212,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,212,364.58/15,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.66

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