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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.37, 22,792.79 and 6,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.37, 22,792.79 and 6,308.60 is: 9,456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.37 : 22,792.79 = 6,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.37/22,792.79 = 6,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.37x = 22,792.79 × 6,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.37x = 143,790,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,790,594.99/15,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.57

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