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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.90, 22,806.63 and 6,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.90, 22,806.63 and 6,441.30 is: 9,657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.90 : 22,806.63 = 6,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.90/22,806.63 = 6,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.90x = 22,806.63 × 6,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.90x = 146,904,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,904,345.82/15,210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,657.83

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