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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.44, 22,901.58 and 6,500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.44, 22,901.58 and 6,500.28 is: 9,744.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.44 : 22,901.58 = 6,500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.44/22,901.58 = 6,500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.44x = 22,901.58 × 6,500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.44x = 148,866,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,866,682.44/15,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,744.22

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