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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.92, 22,611.96 and 6,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.92, 22,611.96 and 6,311.16 is: 9,467.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.92 : 22,611.96 = 6,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.92/22,611.96 = 6,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.92x = 22,611.96 × 6,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.92x = 142,707,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,707,697.47/15,073.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.19

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