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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.99, 22,814.80 and 6,323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.99, 22,814.80 and 6,323.27 is: 9,482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.99 : 22,814.80 = 6,323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.99/22,814.80 = 6,323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.99x = 22,814.80 × 6,323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.99x = 144,264,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,264,010.51/15,213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.32

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