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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.62, 22,884.33 and 6,496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.62, 22,884.33 and 6,496.70 is: 9,735.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.62 : 22,884.33 = 6,496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.62/22,884.33 = 6,496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.62x = 22,884.33 × 6,496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.62x = 148,672,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,672,626.71/15,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,735.86

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