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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.92, 22,953.39 and 6,429.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.92, 22,953.39 and 6,429.93 is: 9,640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.92 : 22,953.39 = 6,429.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.92/22,953.39 = 6,429.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.92x = 22,953.39 × 6,429.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.92x = 147,588,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,588,580.78/15,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.69

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