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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.36, 22,860.08 and 6,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.36, 22,860.08 and 6,473.44 is: 9,715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.36 : 22,860.08 = 6,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.36/22,860.08 = 6,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.36x = 22,860.08 × 6,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.36x = 147,983,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,983,356.28/15,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.06

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