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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.21, 22,637.03 and 6,328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.21, 22,637.03 and 6,328.77 is: 9,490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.21 : 22,637.03 = 6,328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.21/22,637.03 = 6,328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.21x = 22,637.03 × 6,328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.21x = 143,264,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,264,556.35/15,096.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.10

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