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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.14, 22,837.95 and 6,468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.14, 22,837.95 and 6,468.18 is: 9,699.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.14 : 22,837.95 = 6,468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.14/22,837.95 = 6,468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.14x = 22,837.95 × 6,468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.14x = 147,719,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,719,971.43/15,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,699.82

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