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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.68, 22,704.40 and 6,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.68, 22,704.40 and 6,372.08 is: 9,559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.68 : 22,704.40 = 6,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.68/22,704.40 = 6,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.68x = 22,704.40 × 6,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.68x = 144,674,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,674,253.15/15,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,559.12

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