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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.04, 22,860.96 and 6,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.04, 22,860.96 and 6,474 is: 9,712.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.04 : 22,860.96 = 6,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.04/22,860.96 = 6,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.04x = 22,860.96 × 6,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.04x = 148,001,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,001,855.04/15,239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,712.02

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