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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.01, 22,712.58 and 6,379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.01, 22,712.58 and 6,379.14 is: 9,564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.01 : 22,712.58 = 6,379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.01/22,712.58 = 6,379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.01x = 22,712.58 × 6,379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.01x = 144,886,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,886,727.58/15,149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.11

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