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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.74, 22,786.02 and 6,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.74, 22,786.02 and 6,301.44 is: 9,453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.74 : 22,786.02 = 6,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.74/22,786.02 = 6,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.74x = 22,786.02 × 6,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.74x = 143,584,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,584,737.87/15,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.99

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