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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.06, 22,868.61 and 6,474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.06, 22,868.61 and 6,474.52 is: 9,703.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.06 : 22,868.61 = 6,474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.06/22,868.61 = 6,474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.06x = 22,868.61 × 6,474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.06x = 148,063,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,063,313.80/15,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,703.94

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