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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.29, 22,763.47 and 6,414.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.29, 22,763.47 and 6,414.89 is: 9,620.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.29 : 22,763.47 = 6,414.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.29/22,763.47 = 6,414.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.29x = 22,763.47 × 6,414.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.29x = 146,025,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,025,156.07/15,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.03

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