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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.40, 22,715.02 and 6,371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.40, 22,715.02 and 6,371.64 is: 9,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.40 : 22,715.02 = 6,371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.40/22,715.02 = 6,371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.40x = 22,715.02 × 6,371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.40x = 144,731,930.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,731,930.03/15,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.21

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