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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.70, 22,848.74 and 6,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.70, 22,848.74 and 6,343.02 is: 9,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.70 : 22,848.74 = 6,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.70/22,848.74 = 6,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.70x = 22,848.74 × 6,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.70x = 144,930,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,930,014.79/15,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.68

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