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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.04, 22,854.96 and 6,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.04, 22,854.96 and 6,470 is: 9,706.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.04 : 22,854.96 = 6,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.04/22,854.96 = 6,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.04x = 22,854.96 × 6,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.04x = 147,871,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,871,591.20/15,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.02

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