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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.28, 22,696.02 and 6,365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.28, 22,696.02 and 6,365.41 is: 9,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.28 : 22,696.02 = 6,365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.28/22,696.02 = 6,365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.28x = 22,696.02 × 6,365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.28x = 144,469,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,469,472.67/15,135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.21

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