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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.97, 22,709.67 and 6,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.97, 22,709.67 and 6,253.30 is: 9,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.97 : 22,709.67 = 6,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.97/22,709.67 = 6,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.97x = 22,709.67 × 6,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.97x = 142,010,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,010,379.41/15,137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.07

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