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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.93, 22,877.14 and 6,479.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.93, 22,877.14 and 6,479.85 is: 9,723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.93 : 22,877.14 = 6,479.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.93/22,877.14 = 6,479.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.93x = 22,877.14 × 6,479.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.93x = 148,240,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,240,435.63/15,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,723.92

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