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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.88, 22,888.80 and 6,505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.88, 22,888.80 and 6,505.44 is: 9,749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.88 : 22,888.80 = 6,505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.88/22,888.80 = 6,505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.88x = 22,888.80 × 6,505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.88x = 148,901,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,901,715.07/15,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,749.42

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