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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.56, 22,825.02 and 6,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.56, 22,825.02 and 6,451.24 is: 9,677.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.56 : 22,825.02 = 6,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.56/22,825.02 = 6,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.56x = 22,825.02 × 6,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.56x = 147,249,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,249,682.02/15,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,677.57

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