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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.29, 22,802.31 and 6,321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.29, 22,802.31 and 6,321.33 is: 9,477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.29 : 22,802.31 = 6,321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.29/22,802.31 = 6,321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.29x = 22,802.31 × 6,321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.29x = 144,140,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,140,926.27/15,208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.79

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