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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.38, 22,794.30 and 6,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.38, 22,794.30 and 6,309.60 is: 9,458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.38 : 22,794.30 = 6,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.38/22,794.30 = 6,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.38x = 22,794.30 × 6,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.38x = 143,822,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,822,915.28/15,206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.06

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