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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.60, 22,767.02 and 6,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.60, 22,767.02 and 6,297.48 is: 9,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.60 : 22,767.02 = 6,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.60/22,767.02 = 6,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.60x = 22,767.02 × 6,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.60x = 143,374,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,374,880.66/15,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.13

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