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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.32, 22,874.72 and 6,361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.32, 22,874.72 and 6,361.98 is: 9,542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.32 : 22,874.72 = 6,361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.32/22,874.72 = 6,361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.32x = 22,874.72 × 6,361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.32x = 145,528,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,528,511.15/15,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.65

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