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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.48, 22,829.54 and 6,452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.48, 22,829.54 and 6,452.25 is: 9,679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.48 : 22,829.54 = 6,452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.48/22,829.54 = 6,452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.48x = 22,829.54 × 6,452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.48x = 147,301,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,301,867.20/15,218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.15

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