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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.98, 22,764.03 and 6,408.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.98, 22,764.03 and 6,408.88 is: 9,614.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.98 : 22,764.03 = 6,408.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.98/22,764.03 = 6,408.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.98x = 22,764.03 × 6,408.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.98x = 145,891,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,891,936.59/15,173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.61

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