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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.98, 22,917.54 and 6,506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.98, 22,917.54 and 6,506.88 is: 9,760.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.98 : 22,917.54 = 6,506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.98/22,917.54 = 6,506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.98x = 22,917.54 × 6,506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.98x = 149,121,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,121,682.68/15,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,760.56

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