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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.36, 22,884.72 and 6,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.36, 22,884.72 and 6,491.52 is: 9,734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.36 : 22,884.72 = 6,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.36/22,884.72 = 6,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.36x = 22,884.72 × 6,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.36x = 148,556,617.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,556,617.57/15,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,734.17

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