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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.57, 22,859.35 and 6,468.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.57, 22,859.35 and 6,468.33 is: 9,702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.57 : 22,859.35 = 6,468.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.57/22,859.35 = 6,468.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.57x = 22,859.35 × 6,468.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.57x = 147,861,819.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,861,819.39/15,239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.49

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