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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.61, 22,760.94 and 6,292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.61, 22,760.94 and 6,292.53 is: 9,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.61 : 22,760.94 = 6,292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.61/22,760.94 = 6,292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.61x = 22,760.94 × 6,292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.61x = 143,223,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,223,897.78/15,179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.28

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