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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.66, 22,693.90 and 6,365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.66, 22,693.90 and 6,365.08 is: 9,548.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.66 : 22,693.90 = 6,365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.66/22,693.90 = 6,365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.66x = 22,693.90 × 6,365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.66x = 144,448,489.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,448,489.01/15,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.63

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