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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.36, 22,871.22 and 6,482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.36, 22,871.22 and 6,482.52 is: 9,720.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.36 : 22,871.22 = 6,482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.36/22,871.22 = 6,482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.36x = 22,871.22 × 6,482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.36x = 148,263,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,263,141.07/15,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,720.67

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