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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.04, 22,853.46 and 6,469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.04, 22,853.46 and 6,469 is: 9,704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.04 : 22,853.46 = 6,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.04/22,853.46 = 6,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.04x = 22,853.46 × 6,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.04x = 147,839,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,839,032.74/15,234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,704.52

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