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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.59, 22,633.10 and 6,326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.59, 22,633.10 and 6,326.15 is: 9,486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.59 : 22,633.10 = 6,326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.59/22,633.10 = 6,326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.59x = 22,633.10 × 6,326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.59x = 143,180,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,180,240.77/15,093.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,486.17

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