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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.08, 22,873.50 and 6,481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.08, 22,873.50 and 6,481.96 is: 9,724.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.08 : 22,873.50 = 6,481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.08/22,873.50 = 6,481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.08x = 22,873.50 × 6,481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.08x = 148,265,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,265,112.06/15,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,724.16

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