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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.56, 22,826.52 and 6,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.56, 22,826.52 and 6,452.24 is: 9,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.56 : 22,826.52 = 6,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.56/22,826.52 = 6,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.56x = 22,826.52 × 6,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.56x = 147,282,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,282,185.40/15,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.07

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