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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.23, 22,950.74 and 6,527.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.23, 22,950.74 and 6,527.79 is: 9,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.23 : 22,950.74 = 6,527.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.23/22,950.74 = 6,527.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.23x = 22,950.74 × 6,527.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.23x = 149,817,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,817,627.38/15,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.06

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