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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.67, 22,732.11 and 6,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.67, 22,732.11 and 6,387.60 is: 9,582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.67 : 22,732.11 = 6,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.67/22,732.11 = 6,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.67x = 22,732.11 × 6,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.67x = 145,203,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,203,625.84/15,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,582.71

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