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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.15, 22,633.55 and 6,317.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.15, 22,633.55 and 6,317.33 is: 9,479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.15 : 22,633.55 = 6,317.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.15/22,633.55 = 6,317.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.15x = 22,633.55 × 6,317.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.15x = 142,983,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,983,572.83/15,083.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,479.69

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