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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.04, 22,686.12 and 6,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.04, 22,686.12 and 6,361.76 is: 9,540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.04 : 22,686.12 = 6,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.04/22,686.12 = 6,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.04x = 22,686.12 × 6,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.04x = 144,323,650.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,323,650.77/15,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.77

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