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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,246.89, 22,869.65 and 6,358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,246.89, 22,869.65 and 6,358.56 is: 9,537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,246.89 : 22,869.65 = 6,358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,246.89/22,869.65 = 6,358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,246.89x = 22,869.65 × 6,358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,246.89x = 145,418,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,418,057.60/15,246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.55

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