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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.48, 22,888.37 and 6,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.48, 22,888.37 and 6,366.86 is: 9,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.48 : 22,888.37 = 6,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.48/22,888.37 = 6,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.48x = 22,888.37 × 6,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.48x = 145,727,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,727,120.56/15,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.82

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