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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.60, 22,895.40 and 6,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.60, 22,895.40 and 6,498.80 is: 9,748.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.60 : 22,895.40 = 6,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.60/22,895.40 = 6,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.60x = 22,895.40 × 6,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.60x = 148,792,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,792,625.52/15,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,748.20

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