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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.40, 22,707.48 and 6,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.40, 22,707.48 and 6,366.64 is: 9,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.40 : 22,707.48 = 6,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.40/22,707.48 = 6,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.40x = 22,707.48 × 6,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.40x = 144,570,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,570,350.47/15,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.70

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