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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.96, 22,692.88 and 6,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.96, 22,692.88 and 6,364.38 is: 9,547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.96 : 22,692.88 = 6,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.96/22,692.88 = 6,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.96x = 22,692.88 × 6,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.96x = 144,426,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,426,111.61/15,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,547.60

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