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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.43, 22,935.33 and 6,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.43, 22,935.33 and 6,408.72 is: 9,611.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.43 : 22,935.33 = 6,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.43/22,935.33 = 6,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.43x = 22,935.33 × 6,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.43x = 146,986,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,986,108.08/15,293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,611.06

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