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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.07, 22,704.10 and 6,365.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.07, 22,704.10 and 6,365.39 is: 9,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.07 : 22,704.10 = 6,365.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.07/22,704.10 = 6,365.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.07x = 22,704.10 × 6,365.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.07x = 144,520,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,520,321.67/15,136.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.08

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