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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.77, 22,971.89 and 6,433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.77, 22,971.89 and 6,433.08 is: 9,641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.77 : 22,971.89 = 6,433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.77/22,971.89 = 6,433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.77x = 22,971.89 × 6,433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.77x = 147,779,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,779,973.96/15,327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,641.33

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