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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.04, 22,862.46 and 6,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.04, 22,862.46 and 6,475 is: 9,713.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.04 : 22,862.46 = 6,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.04/22,862.46 = 6,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.04x = 22,862.46 × 6,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.04x = 148,034,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,034,428.50/15,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.52

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