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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,246.61, 22,869.23 and 6,358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,246.61, 22,869.23 and 6,358.28 is: 9,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,246.61 : 22,869.23 = 6,358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,246.61/22,869.23 = 6,358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,246.61x = 22,869.23 × 6,358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,246.61x = 145,408,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,408,967.72/15,246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.13

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