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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.27, 22,849.95 and 6,465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.27, 22,849.95 and 6,465.86 is: 9,700.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.27 : 22,849.95 = 6,465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.27/22,849.95 = 6,465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.27x = 22,849.95 × 6,465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.27x = 147,744,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,744,577.71/15,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.72

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