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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.10, 22,902.97 and 6,381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.10, 22,902.97 and 6,381.63 is: 9,570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.10 : 22,902.97 = 6,381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.10/22,902.97 = 6,381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.10x = 22,902.97 × 6,381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.10x = 146,158,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,158,280.44/15,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.91

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