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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.65, 22,632.80 and 6,316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.65, 22,632.80 and 6,316.83 is: 9,478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.65 : 22,632.80 = 6,316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.65/22,632.80 = 6,316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.65x = 22,632.80 × 6,316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.65x = 142,967,518.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,967,518.44/15,082.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,478.94

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