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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.46, 22,698.95 and 6,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.46, 22,698.95 and 6,360.32 is: 9,541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.46 : 22,698.95 = 6,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.46/22,698.95 = 6,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.46x = 22,698.95 × 6,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.46x = 144,372,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,372,440.37/15,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.84

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