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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.90, 22,949.28 and 6,418.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.90, 22,949.28 and 6,418.85 is: 9,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.90 : 22,949.28 = 6,418.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.90/22,949.28 = 6,418.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.90x = 22,949.28 × 6,418.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.90x = 147,307,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,307,871.18/15,305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,624.26

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