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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.81, 22,871.23 and 6,476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.81, 22,871.23 and 6,476.28 is: 9,706.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.81 : 22,871.23 = 6,476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.81/22,871.23 = 6,476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.81x = 22,871.23 × 6,476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.81x = 148,120,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,120,489.42/15,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.57

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