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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.90, 22,829.28 and 6,452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.90, 22,829.28 and 6,452.92 is: 9,680.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.90 : 22,829.28 = 6,452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.90/22,829.28 = 6,452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.90x = 22,829.28 × 6,452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.90x = 147,315,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,315,517.50/15,217.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,680.41

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