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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.09, 22,673.79 and 6,360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.09, 22,673.79 and 6,360.62 is: 9,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.09 : 22,673.79 = 6,360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.09/22,673.79 = 6,360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.09x = 22,673.79 × 6,360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.09x = 144,219,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,219,248.78/15,125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.10

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