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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.61, 23,009.33 and 6,448.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.61, 23,009.33 and 6,448.29 is: 9,676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.61 : 23,009.33 = 6,448.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.61/23,009.33 = 6,448.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.61x = 23,009.33 × 6,448.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.61x = 148,370,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,370,791.14/15,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.18

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