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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.14, 22,824.45 and 6,459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.14, 22,824.45 and 6,459.18 is: 9,686.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.14 : 22,824.45 = 6,459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.14/22,824.45 = 6,459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.14x = 22,824.45 × 6,459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.14x = 147,427,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,427,230.95/15,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,686.33

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