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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.80, 22,857.90 and 6,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.80, 22,857.90 and 6,476.20 is: 9,717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.80 : 22,857.90 = 6,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.80/22,857.90 = 6,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.80x = 22,857.90 × 6,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.80x = 148,032,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,032,331.98/15,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.36

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