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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.69, 22,732.11 and 6,387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.69, 22,732.11 and 6,387.59 is: 9,582.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.69 : 22,732.11 = 6,387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.69/22,732.11 = 6,387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.69x = 22,732.11 × 6,387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.69x = 145,203,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,203,284.85/15,152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,582.68

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