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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232, 22,851.36 and 6,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232, 22,851.36 and 6,474.40 is: 9,713.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232 : 22,851.36 = 6,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232/22,851.36 = 6,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232x = 22,851.36 × 6,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232x = 147,948,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,948,845.18/15,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.03

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