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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.64, 22,831.20 and 6,463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.64, 22,831.20 and 6,463.68 is: 9,693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.64 : 22,831.20 = 6,463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.64/22,831.20 = 6,463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.64x = 22,831.20 × 6,463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.64x = 147,573,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,573,570.82/15,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,693.07

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