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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.68, 22,943.04 and 6,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.68, 22,943.04 and 6,524.88 is: 9,787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.68 : 22,943.04 = 6,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.68/22,943.04 = 6,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.68x = 22,943.04 × 6,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.68x = 149,700,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,700,582.84/15,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.12

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