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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.03, 22,868.66 and 6,355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.03, 22,868.66 and 6,355.41 is: 9,534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.03 : 22,868.66 = 6,355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.03/22,868.66 = 6,355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.03x = 22,868.66 × 6,355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.03x = 145,339,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,339,710.45/15,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.83

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