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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201.36, 22,801.91 and 6,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201.36, 22,801.91 and 6,435 is: 9,652.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201.36 : 22,801.91 = 6,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201.36/22,801.91 = 6,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201.36x = 22,801.91 × 6,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201.36x = 146,730,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,730,258.68/15,201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,652.44

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