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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,118.72, 22,654.98 and 6,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,118.72, 22,654.98 and 6,348.84 is: 9,513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,118.72 : 22,654.98 = 6,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,118.72/22,654.98 = 6,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,118.72x = 22,654.98 × 6,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,118.72x = 143,832,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,832,843.22/15,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.56

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