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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.35, 22,888.25 and 6,487.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.35, 22,888.25 and 6,487.25 is: 9,735.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.35 : 22,888.25 = 6,487.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.35/22,888.25 = 6,487.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.35x = 22,888.25 × 6,487.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.35x = 148,481,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,481,767.38/15,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,735.01

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