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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.06, 22,825.59 and 6,332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.06, 22,825.59 and 6,332.22 is: 9,498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.06 : 22,825.59 = 6,332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.06/22,825.59 = 6,332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.06x = 22,825.59 × 6,332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.06x = 144,536,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,536,651.57/15,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.33

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