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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.35, 22,862.03 and 6,470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.35, 22,862.03 and 6,470.12 is: 9,705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.35 : 22,862.03 = 6,470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.35/22,862.03 = 6,470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.35x = 22,862.03 × 6,470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.35x = 147,919,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,919,930.88/15,241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,705.17

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