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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.48, 22,832.54 and 6,454.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.48, 22,832.54 and 6,454.25 is: 9,682.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.48 : 22,832.54 = 6,454.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.48/22,832.54 = 6,454.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.48x = 22,832.54 × 6,454.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.48x = 147,366,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,366,921.30/15,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.15

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