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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.28, 22,683.84 and 6,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.28, 22,683.84 and 6,356.64 is: 9,537.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.28 : 22,683.84 = 6,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.28/22,683.84 = 6,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.28x = 22,683.84 × 6,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.28x = 144,193,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,193,004.70/15,119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.03

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