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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.84, 22,975.08 and 6,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.84, 22,975.08 and 6,086.32 is: 9,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.84 : 22,975.08 = 6,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.84/22,975.08 = 6,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.84x = 22,975.08 × 6,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.84x = 139,833,688.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,833,688.91/15,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.20

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