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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.90, 22,633.17 and 6,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.90, 22,633.17 and 6,317.08 is: 9,479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.90 : 22,633.17 = 6,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.90/22,633.17 = 6,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.90x = 22,633.17 × 6,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.90x = 142,975,545.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,975,545.54/15,082.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,479.31

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