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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.28, 22,908.15 and 6,513.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.28, 22,908.15 and 6,513.21 is: 9,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.28 : 22,908.15 = 6,513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.28/22,908.15 = 6,513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.28x = 22,908.15 × 6,513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.28x = 149,205,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,205,591.66/15,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.70

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