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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.78, 22,933.89 and 6,420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.78, 22,933.89 and 6,420.27 is: 9,623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.78 : 22,933.89 = 6,420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.78/22,933.89 = 6,420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.78x = 22,933.89 × 6,420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.78x = 147,241,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,241,765.95/15,299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,623.78

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