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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.72, 22,663.98 and 6,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.72, 22,663.98 and 6,354.84 is: 9,522.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.72 : 22,663.98 = 6,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.72/22,663.98 = 6,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.72x = 22,663.98 × 6,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.72x = 144,025,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,025,966.66/15,124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.55

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