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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.82, 22,636.45 and 6,328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.82, 22,636.45 and 6,328.38 is: 9,489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.82 : 22,636.45 = 6,328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.82/22,636.45 = 6,328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.82x = 22,636.45 × 6,328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.82x = 143,252,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,252,025.81/15,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.52

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