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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.53, 22,731.17 and 6,383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.53, 22,731.17 and 6,383.25 is: 9,578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.53 : 22,731.17 = 6,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.53/22,731.17 = 6,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.53x = 22,731.17 × 6,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.53x = 145,098,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,098,708.99/15,148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,578.40

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