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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.84, 22,970.58 and 6,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.84, 22,970.58 and 6,083.32 is: 9,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.84 : 22,970.58 = 6,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.84/22,970.58 = 6,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.84x = 22,970.58 × 6,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.84x = 139,737,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,737,388.73/15,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.70

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