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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.28, 22,622.82 and 6,327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.28, 22,622.82 and 6,327.41 is: 9,481.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.28 : 22,622.82 = 6,327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.28/22,622.82 = 6,327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.28x = 22,622.82 × 6,327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.28x = 143,143,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,143,744.38/15,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.43

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