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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.52, 22,707.34 and 6,253.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.52, 22,707.34 and 6,253.61 is: 9,378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.52 : 22,707.34 = 6,253.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.52/22,707.34 = 6,253.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.52x = 22,707.34 × 6,253.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.52x = 142,002,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,002,719.33/15,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.99

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