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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.44, 22,692.12 and 6,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.44, 22,692.12 and 6,364.72 is: 9,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.44 : 22,692.12 = 6,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.44/22,692.12 = 6,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.44x = 22,692.12 × 6,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.44x = 144,428,990.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,428,990.01/15,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.96

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