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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.55, 22,763.84 and 6,415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.55, 22,763.84 and 6,415.14 is: 9,620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.55 : 22,763.84 = 6,415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.55/22,763.84 = 6,415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.55x = 22,763.84 × 6,415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.55x = 146,033,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,033,220.54/15,179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.39

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