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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.04, 22,836.44 and 6,463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.04, 22,836.44 and 6,463.32 is: 9,697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.04 : 22,836.44 = 6,463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.04/22,836.44 = 6,463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.04x = 22,836.44 × 6,463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.04x = 147,599,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,599,219.38/15,221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.05

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