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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.46, 22,700.61 and 6,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.46, 22,700.61 and 6,363.02 is: 9,546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.46 : 22,700.61 = 6,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.46/22,700.61 = 6,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.46x = 22,700.61 × 6,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.46x = 144,444,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,444,321.94/15,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.59

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