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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.26, 22,665.83 and 6,343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.26, 22,665.83 and 6,343.92 is: 9,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.26 : 22,665.83 = 6,343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.26/22,665.83 = 6,343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.26x = 22,665.83 × 6,343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.26x = 143,790,180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,790,180.53/15,103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.47

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