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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.09, 22,675.29 and 6,361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.09, 22,675.29 and 6,361.62 is: 9,536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.09 : 22,675.29 = 6,361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.09/22,675.29 = 6,361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.09x = 22,675.29 × 6,361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.09x = 144,251,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,251,578.37/15,126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.61

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