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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.39, 22,832.33 and 6,464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.39, 22,832.33 and 6,464.43 is: 9,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.39 : 22,832.33 = 6,464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.39/22,832.33 = 6,464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.39x = 22,832.33 × 6,464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.39x = 147,597,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,597,966.70/15,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,694.20

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