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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.76, 22,910.28 and 6,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.76, 22,910.28 and 6,501.76 is: 9,756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.76 : 22,910.28 = 6,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.76/22,910.28 = 6,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.76x = 22,910.28 × 6,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.76x = 148,957,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,957,142.09/15,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,756.32

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