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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.58, 22,678.92 and 6,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.58, 22,678.92 and 6,367.14 is: 9,541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.58 : 22,678.92 = 6,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.58/22,678.92 = 6,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.58x = 22,678.92 × 6,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.58x = 144,399,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,399,858.69/15,134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.05

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