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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.36, 22,692.30 and 6,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.36, 22,692.30 and 6,362.92 is: 9,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.36 : 22,692.30 = 6,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.36/22,692.30 = 6,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.36x = 22,692.30 × 6,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.36x = 144,389,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,389,289.52/15,130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.02

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