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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.35, 22,936.23 and 6,421.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.35, 22,936.23 and 6,421.83 is: 9,626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.35 : 22,936.23 = 6,421.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.35/22,936.23 = 6,421.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.35x = 22,936.23 × 6,421.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.35x = 147,292,569.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,292,569.90/15,301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.12

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