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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.54, 22,899.12 and 6,379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.54, 22,899.12 and 6,379.07 is: 9,567.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.54 : 22,899.12 = 6,379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.54/22,899.12 = 6,379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.54x = 22,899.12 × 6,379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.54x = 146,074,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,074,986.88/15,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,567.06

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