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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.49, 22,803.59 and 6,436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.49, 22,803.59 and 6,436.13 is: 9,654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.49 : 22,803.59 = 6,436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.49/22,803.59 = 6,436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.49x = 22,803.59 × 6,436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.49x = 146,766,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,766,771.78/15,202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,654.13

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