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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.36, 22,693.86 and 6,356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.36, 22,693.86 and 6,356.76 is: 9,536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.36 : 22,693.86 = 6,356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.36/22,693.86 = 6,356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.36x = 22,693.86 × 6,356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.36x = 144,259,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,259,421.49/15,126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.96

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