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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.91, 22,933.92 and 6,402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.91, 22,933.92 and 6,402.33 is: 9,606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.91 : 22,933.92 = 6,402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.91/22,933.92 = 6,402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.91x = 22,933.92 × 6,402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.91x = 146,830,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,830,524.03/15,284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.24

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