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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.81, 22,869.73 and 6,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.81, 22,869.73 and 6,475.28 is: 9,705.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.81 : 22,869.73 = 6,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.81/22,869.73 = 6,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.81x = 22,869.73 × 6,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.81x = 148,087,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,087,790.93/15,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,705.07

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