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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.97, 22,793.08 and 6,432.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.97, 22,793.08 and 6,432.81 is: 9,639.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.97 : 22,793.08 = 6,432.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.97/22,793.08 = 6,432.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.97x = 22,793.08 × 6,432.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.97x = 146,623,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,623,552.95/15,209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,639.96

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