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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.92, 22,864.86 and 6,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.92, 22,864.86 and 6,476.12 is: 9,715.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.92 : 22,864.86 = 6,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.92/22,864.86 = 6,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.92x = 22,864.86 × 6,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.92x = 148,075,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,075,577.14/15,240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.66

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