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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.02, 22,871.91 and 6,358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.02, 22,871.91 and 6,358.62 is: 9,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.02 : 22,871.91 = 6,358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.02/22,871.91 = 6,358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.02x = 22,871.91 × 6,358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.02x = 145,433,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,433,893.98/15,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.13

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