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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.61, 22,866.23 and 6,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.61, 22,866.23 and 6,356.28 is: 9,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.61 : 22,866.23 = 6,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.61/22,866.23 = 6,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.61x = 22,866.23 × 6,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.61x = 145,344,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,344,160.42/15,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.13

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