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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.96, 22,910.04 and 6,501.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.96, 22,910.04 and 6,501.87 is: 9,753.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.96 : 22,910.04 = 6,501.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.96/22,910.04 = 6,501.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.96x = 22,910.04 × 6,501.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.96x = 148,958,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,958,101.77/15,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,753.06

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