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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.90, 22,708.44 and 6,375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.90, 22,708.44 and 6,375.06 is: 9,558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.90 : 22,708.44 = 6,375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.90/22,708.44 = 6,375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.90x = 22,708.44 × 6,375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.90x = 144,767,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,767,667.51/15,144.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.84

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