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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.29, 22,951.55 and 6,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.29, 22,951.55 and 6,406.68 is: 9,610.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.29 : 22,951.55 = 6,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.29/22,951.55 = 6,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.29x = 22,951.55 × 6,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.29x = 147,043,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,043,252.37/15,300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,610.49

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