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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.79, 22,882.86 and 6,483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.79, 22,882.86 and 6,483.69 is: 9,729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.79 : 22,882.86 = 6,483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.79/22,882.86 = 6,483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.79x = 22,882.86 × 6,483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.79x = 148,365,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,365,370.55/15,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.65

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