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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.78, 22,692.27 and 6,362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.78, 22,692.27 and 6,362.91 is: 9,541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.78 : 22,692.27 = 6,362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.78/22,692.27 = 6,362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.78x = 22,692.27 × 6,362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.78x = 144,388,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,388,871.71/15,132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.46

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