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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.64, 22,837.20 and 6,467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.64, 22,837.20 and 6,467.68 is: 9,699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.64 : 22,837.20 = 6,467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.64/22,837.20 = 6,467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.64x = 22,837.20 × 6,467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.64x = 147,703,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,703,701.70/15,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,699.07

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