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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.57, 22,636.07 and 6,328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.57, 22,636.07 and 6,328.13 is: 9,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.57 : 22,636.07 = 6,328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.57/22,636.07 = 6,328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.57x = 22,636.07 × 6,328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.57x = 143,243,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,243,993.65/15,095.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.14

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