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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.34, 22,635.72 and 6,327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.34, 22,635.72 and 6,327.90 is: 9,488.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.34 : 22,635.72 = 6,327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.34/22,635.72 = 6,327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.34x = 22,635.72 × 6,327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.34x = 143,236,572.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,236,572.59/15,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.79

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