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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,236.04, 22,856.46 and 6,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,236.04, 22,856.46 and 6,471 is: 9,707.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236.04 : 22,856.46 = 6,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236.04/22,856.46 = 6,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236.04x = 22,856.46 × 6,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236.04x = 147,904,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,904,152.66/15,236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,707.52

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