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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.52, 22,684.39 and 6,357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.52, 22,684.39 and 6,357.65 is: 9,533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.52 : 22,684.39 = 6,357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.52/22,684.39 = 6,357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.52x = 22,684.39 × 6,357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.52x = 144,219,282.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,219,282.77/15,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.57

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