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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.41, 22,711.52 and 6,376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.41, 22,711.52 and 6,376.01 is: 9,564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.41 : 22,711.52 = 6,376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.41/22,711.52 = 6,376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.41x = 22,711.52 × 6,376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.41x = 144,808,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,808,781.02/15,140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.39

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