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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.34, 22,723.16 and 6,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.34, 22,723.16 and 6,383.76 is: 9,577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.34 : 22,723.16 = 6,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.34/22,723.16 = 6,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.34x = 22,723.16 × 6,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.34x = 145,059,167.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,059,167.96/15,146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.18

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