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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.19, 22,824.57 and 6,449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.19, 22,824.57 and 6,449.25 is: 9,679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.19 : 22,824.57 = 6,449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.19/22,824.57 = 6,449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.19x = 22,824.57 × 6,449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.19x = 147,201,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,201,358.07/15,208.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.08

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