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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.81, 22,869.45 and 6,474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.81, 22,869.45 and 6,474.72 is: 9,716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.81 : 22,869.45 = 6,474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.81/22,869.45 = 6,474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.81x = 22,869.45 × 6,474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.81x = 148,073,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,073,285.30/15,239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.22

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