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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.39, 22,758.98 and 6,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.39, 22,758.98 and 6,407.44 is: 9,610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.39 : 22,758.98 = 6,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.39/22,758.98 = 6,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.39x = 22,758.98 × 6,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.39x = 145,826,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,826,709.88/15,173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,610.69

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