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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.77, 22,867.97 and 6,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.77, 22,867.97 and 6,357.44 is: 9,535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.77 : 22,867.97 = 6,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.77/22,867.97 = 6,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.77x = 22,867.97 × 6,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.77x = 145,381,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,381,601.07/15,245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.87

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