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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.49, 22,779.65 and 6,297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.49, 22,779.65 and 6,297.19 is: 9,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.49 : 22,779.65 = 6,297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.49/22,779.65 = 6,297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.49x = 22,779.65 × 6,297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.49x = 143,447,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,447,784.18/15,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.62

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