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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.59, 22,723.53 and 6,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.59, 22,723.53 and 6,384.01 is: 9,577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.59 : 22,723.53 = 6,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.59/22,723.53 = 6,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.59x = 22,723.53 × 6,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.59x = 145,067,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,067,242.76/15,146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.55

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