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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.53, 22,618.65 and 6,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.53, 22,618.65 and 6,323 is: 9,482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.53 : 22,618.65 = 6,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.53/22,618.65 = 6,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.53x = 22,618.65 × 6,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.53x = 143,017,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,017,723.95/15,081.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.97

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