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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.04, 22,947.96 and 6,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.04, 22,947.96 and 6,532 is: 9,799.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.04 : 22,947.96 = 6,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.04/22,947.96 = 6,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.04x = 22,947.96 × 6,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.04x = 149,896,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,896,074.72/15,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,799.02

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