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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.40, 22,637.36 and 6,324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.40, 22,637.36 and 6,324.47 is: 9,491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.40 : 22,637.36 = 6,324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.40/22,637.36 = 6,324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.40x = 22,637.36 × 6,324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.40x = 143,169,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,169,304.20/15,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.85

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