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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.03, 22,826.58 and 6,339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.03, 22,826.58 and 6,339.46 is: 9,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.03 : 22,826.58 = 6,339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.03/22,826.58 = 6,339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.03x = 22,826.58 × 6,339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.03x = 144,708,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,708,190.85/15,229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.13

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