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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.92, 22,997.62 and 6,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.92, 22,997.62 and 6,101.40 is: 9,153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.92 : 22,997.62 = 6,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.92/22,997.62 = 6,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.92x = 22,997.62 × 6,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.92x = 140,317,678.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,317,678.67/15,328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.79

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