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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.50, 22,997.34 and 6,103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.50, 22,997.34 and 6,103.98 is: 9,156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.50 : 22,997.34 = 6,103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.50/22,997.34 = 6,103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.50x = 22,997.34 × 6,103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.50x = 140,375,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,375,303.41/15,331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.01

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