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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.36, 22,689.36 and 6,353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.36, 22,689.36 and 6,353.76 is: 9,532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.36 : 22,689.36 = 6,353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.36/22,689.36 = 6,353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.36x = 22,689.36 × 6,353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.36x = 144,162,747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,162,747.99/15,123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.45

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