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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.32, 22,794.96 and 6,435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.32, 22,794.96 and 6,435.84 is: 9,651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.32 : 22,794.96 = 6,435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.32/22,794.96 = 6,435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.32x = 22,794.96 × 6,435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.32x = 146,704,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,704,715.37/15,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,651.42

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