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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.74, 22,877.28 and 6,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.74, 22,877.28 and 6,488.52 is: 9,727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.74 : 22,877.28 = 6,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.74/22,877.28 = 6,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.74x = 22,877.28 × 6,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.74x = 148,439,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,439,688.83/15,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,727.54

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