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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.33, 22,635.86 and 6,323.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.33, 22,635.86 and 6,323.85 is: 9,482.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.33 : 22,635.86 = 6,323.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.33/22,635.86 = 6,323.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.33x = 22,635.86 × 6,323.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.33x = 143,145,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,145,751.64/15,096.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.16

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