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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.97, 22,694.39 and 6,365.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.97, 22,694.39 and 6,365.39 is: 9,549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.97 : 22,694.39 = 6,365.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.97/22,694.39 = 6,365.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.97x = 22,694.39 × 6,365.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.97x = 144,458,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,458,497.86/15,127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.10

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