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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.30, 22,805.37 and 6,436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.30, 22,805.37 and 6,436.14 is: 9,648.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.30 : 22,805.37 = 6,436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.30/22,805.37 = 6,436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.30x = 22,805.37 × 6,436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.30x = 146,778,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,778,554.07/15,213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,648.04

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