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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,278.91, 22,924.90 and 6,396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,278.91, 22,924.90 and 6,396.32 is: 9,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,278.91 : 22,924.90 = 6,396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,278.91/22,924.90 = 6,396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,278.91x = 22,924.90 × 6,396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,278.91x = 146,634,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,634,889.74/15,278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,597.21

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