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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.06, 22,870.11 and 6,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.06, 22,870.11 and 6,475.52 is: 9,705.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.06 : 22,870.11 = 6,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.06/22,870.11 = 6,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.06x = 22,870.11 × 6,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.06x = 148,095,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,095,854.71/15,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,705.44

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