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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.02, 22,695.96 and 6,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.02, 22,695.96 and 6,366.44 is: 9,550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.02 : 22,695.96 = 6,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.02/22,695.96 = 6,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.02x = 22,695.96 × 6,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.02x = 144,492,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,492,467.58/15,129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.68

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