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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.74, 22,800.35 and 6,328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.74, 22,800.35 and 6,328.22 is: 9,488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.74 : 22,800.35 = 6,328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.74/22,800.35 = 6,328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.74x = 22,800.35 × 6,328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.74x = 144,285,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,285,532.70/15,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.26

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