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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.93, 22,684.77 and 6,357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.93, 22,684.77 and 6,357.06 is: 9,533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.93 : 22,684.77 = 6,357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.93/22,684.77 = 6,357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.93x = 22,684.77 × 6,357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.93x = 144,208,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,208,443.98/15,126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.23

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