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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.13, 22,703.49 and 6,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.13, 22,703.49 and 6,374.30 is: 9,557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.13 : 22,703.49 = 6,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.13/22,703.49 = 6,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.13x = 22,703.49 × 6,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.13x = 144,718,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,718,742.79/15,141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.99

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