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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.35, 22,973.60 and 6,428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.35, 22,973.60 and 6,428.94 is: 9,646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.35 : 22,973.60 = 6,428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.35/22,973.60 = 6,428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.35x = 22,973.60 × 6,428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.35x = 147,696,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,696,001.66/15,311.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,646.18

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