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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.24, 22,812.54 and 6,441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.24, 22,812.54 and 6,441.26 is: 9,667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.24 : 22,812.54 = 6,441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.24/22,812.54 = 6,441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.24x = 22,812.54 × 6,441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.24x = 146,941,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,941,501.40/15,200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,667.05

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