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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.38, 22,954.28 and 6,531.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.38, 22,954.28 and 6,531.36 is: 9,801.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.38 : 22,954.28 = 6,531.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.38/22,954.28 = 6,531.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.38x = 22,954.28 × 6,531.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.38x = 149,922,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,922,666.22/15,296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.19

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