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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.06, 22,809.83 and 6,334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.06, 22,809.83 and 6,334.55 is: 9,497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.06 : 22,809.83 = 6,334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.06/22,809.83 = 6,334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.06x = 22,809.83 × 6,334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.06x = 144,489,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,489,862.90/15,213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.75

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