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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.13, 22,926.73 and 6,397.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.13, 22,926.73 and 6,397.54 is: 9,599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.13 : 22,926.73 = 6,397.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.13/22,926.73 = 6,397.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.13x = 22,926.73 × 6,397.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.13x = 146,674,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,674,557.61/15,280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.04

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