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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.26, 22,908.05 and 6,500.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.26, 22,908.05 and 6,500.26 is: 9,754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.26 : 22,908.05 = 6,500.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.26/22,908.05 = 6,500.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.26x = 22,908.05 × 6,500.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.26x = 148,908,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,908,281.09/15,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,754.08

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