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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.05, 22,837.77 and 6,457.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.05, 22,837.77 and 6,457.77 is: 9,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.05 : 22,837.77 = 6,457.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.05/22,837.77 = 6,457.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.05x = 22,837.77 × 6,457.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.05x = 147,481,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,481,065.97/15,223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,688.01

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