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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152, 22,712.88 and 6,391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152, 22,712.88 and 6,391.76 is: 9,581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152 : 22,712.88 = 6,391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152/22,712.88 = 6,391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152x = 22,712.88 × 6,391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152x = 145,175,277.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,175,277.87/15,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.26

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