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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.35, 22,761.52 and 6,409.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.35, 22,761.52 and 6,409.34 is: 9,614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.35 : 22,761.52 = 6,409.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.35/22,761.52 = 6,409.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.35x = 22,761.52 × 6,409.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.35x = 145,886,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,886,190.77/15,174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.00

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