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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.33, 22,632.49 and 6,317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.33, 22,632.49 and 6,317.09 is: 9,475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.33 : 22,632.49 = 6,317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.33/22,632.49 = 6,317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.33x = 22,632.49 × 6,317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.33x = 142,971,438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,971,438.09/15,088.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.63

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