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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.36, 22,875.72 and 6,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.36, 22,875.72 and 6,485.52 is: 9,725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.36 : 22,875.72 = 6,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.36/22,875.72 = 6,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.36x = 22,875.72 × 6,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.36x = 148,360,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,360,939.57/15,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,725.17

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