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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.72, 22,967.44 and 6,420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.72, 22,967.44 and 6,420.26 is: 9,634.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.72 : 22,967.44 = 6,420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.72/22,967.44 = 6,420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.72x = 22,967.44 × 6,420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.72x = 147,456,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,456,936.33/15,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,634.11

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