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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.04, 22,724.42 and 6,382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.04, 22,724.42 and 6,382.17 is: 9,571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.04 : 22,724.42 = 6,382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.04/22,724.42 = 6,382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.04x = 22,724.42 × 6,382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.04x = 145,031,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,031,079.68/15,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,571.72

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