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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.82, 22,893.36 and 6,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.82, 22,893.36 and 6,490.72 is: 9,740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.82 : 22,893.36 = 6,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.82/22,893.36 = 6,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.82x = 22,893.36 × 6,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.82x = 148,594,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,594,389.62/15,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,740.18

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