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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.65, 22,709.57 and 6,375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.65, 22,709.57 and 6,375.78 is: 9,559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.65 : 22,709.57 = 6,375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.65/22,709.57 = 6,375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.65x = 22,709.57 × 6,375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.65x = 144,791,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,791,190.34/15,145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,559.92

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