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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.25, 22,993.88 and 6,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.25, 22,993.88 and 6,101.73 is: 9,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.25 : 22,993.88 = 6,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.25/22,993.88 = 6,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.25x = 22,993.88 × 6,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.25x = 140,302,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,302,416.90/15,329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.60

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