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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.31, 22,867.20 and 6,473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.31, 22,867.20 and 6,473.22 is: 9,713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.31 : 22,867.20 = 6,473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.31/22,867.20 = 6,473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.31x = 22,867.20 × 6,473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.31x = 148,024,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,024,330.63/15,238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.96

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