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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.33, 23,274.98 and 6,152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.33, 23,274.98 and 6,152.85 is: 9,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.33 : 23,274.98 = 6,152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.33/23,274.98 = 6,152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.33x = 23,274.98 × 6,152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.33x = 143,207,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,207,460.69/15,522.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.90

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