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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.73, 22,805.13 and 6,325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.73, 22,805.13 and 6,325.10 is: 9,480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.73 : 22,805.13 = 6,325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.73/22,805.13 = 6,325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.73x = 22,805.13 × 6,325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.73x = 144,244,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,244,613.74/15,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.59

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