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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.28, 22,677.84 and 6,352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.28, 22,677.84 and 6,352.64 is: 9,531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.28 : 22,677.84 = 6,352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.28/22,677.84 = 6,352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.28x = 22,677.84 × 6,352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.28x = 144,064,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,064,153.50/15,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,531.03

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