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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.00, 22,688.30 and 6,364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.00, 22,688.30 and 6,364.17 is: 9,542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.00 : 22,688.30 = 6,364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.00/22,688.30 = 6,364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.00x = 22,688.30 × 6,364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.00x = 144,392,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,392,214.12/15,131.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.81

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