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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.31, 22,867.25 and 6,356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.31, 22,867.25 and 6,356.98 is: 9,535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.31 : 22,867.25 = 6,356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.31/22,867.25 = 6,356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.31x = 22,867.25 × 6,356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.31x = 145,366,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,366,647.70/15,245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.17

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