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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.38, 22,948.28 and 6,527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.38, 22,948.28 and 6,527.36 is: 9,795.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.38 : 22,948.28 = 6,527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.38/22,948.28 = 6,527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.38x = 22,948.28 × 6,527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.38x = 149,791,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,791,684.94/15,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.18

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