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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.57, 22,623.91 and 6,318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.57, 22,623.91 and 6,318.22 is: 9,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.57 : 22,623.91 = 6,318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.57/22,623.91 = 6,318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.57x = 22,623.91 × 6,318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.57x = 142,942,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,942,840.64/15,093.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,470.45

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