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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.24, 22,858.68 and 6,474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.24, 22,858.68 and 6,474.32 is: 9,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.24 : 22,858.68 = 6,474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.24/22,858.68 = 6,474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.24x = 22,858.68 × 6,474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.24x = 147,994,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,994,409.10/15,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.22

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