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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.46, 22,692.13 and 6,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.46, 22,692.13 and 6,363.88 is: 9,546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.46 : 22,692.13 = 6,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.46/22,692.13 = 6,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.46x = 22,692.13 × 6,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.46x = 144,409,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,409,919.62/15,126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.84

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