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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.16, 22,950.12 and 6,532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.16, 22,950.12 and 6,532.88 is: 9,800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.16 : 22,950.12 = 6,532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.16/22,950.12 = 6,532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.16x = 22,950.12 × 6,532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.16x = 149,930,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,930,379.95/15,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,800.55

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