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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.26, 22,837.76 and 6,335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.26, 22,837.76 and 6,335.90 is: 9,500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.26 : 22,837.76 = 6,335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.26/22,837.76 = 6,335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.26x = 22,837.76 × 6,335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.26x = 144,697,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,697,763.58/15,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.05

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