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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.36, 22,854.08 and 6,469.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.36, 22,854.08 and 6,469.42 is: 9,709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.36 : 22,854.08 = 6,469.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.36/22,854.08 = 6,469.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.36x = 22,854.08 × 6,469.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.36x = 147,852,642.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,852,642.23/15,228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,709.03

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