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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.41, 22,843.51 and 6,338.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.41, 22,843.51 and 6,338.79 is: 9,509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.41 : 22,843.51 = 6,338.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.41/22,843.51 = 6,338.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.41x = 22,843.51 × 6,338.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.41x = 144,800,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,800,181.06/15,226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,509.80

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