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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.20, 22,879.92 and 6,369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.20, 22,879.92 and 6,369.84 is: 9,556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.20 : 22,879.92 = 6,369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.20/22,879.92 = 6,369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.20x = 22,879.92 × 6,369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.20x = 145,741,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,741,429.61/15,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,556.69

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