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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.08, 22,805.46 and 6,439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.08, 22,805.46 and 6,439.32 is: 9,659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.08 : 22,805.46 = 6,439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.08/22,805.46 = 6,439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.08x = 22,805.46 × 6,439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.08x = 146,851,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,851,654.69/15,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,659.97

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