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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.34, 22,677.17 and 6,362.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.34, 22,677.17 and 6,362.87 is: 9,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.34 : 22,677.17 = 6,362.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.34/22,677.17 = 6,362.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.34x = 22,677.17 × 6,362.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.34x = 144,291,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,291,739.48/15,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.48

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