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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.76, 23,037.18 and 6,127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.76, 23,037.18 and 6,127.72 is: 9,186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.76 : 23,037.18 = 6,127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.76/23,037.18 = 6,127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.76x = 23,037.18 × 6,127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.76x = 141,165,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,165,388.63/15,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.41

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