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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.26, 22,752.06 and 6,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.26, 22,752.06 and 6,403.04 is: 9,603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.26 : 22,752.06 = 6,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.26/22,752.06 = 6,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.26x = 22,752.06 × 6,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.26x = 145,682,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,682,236.50/15,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,603.78

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