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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.66, 22,928.55 and 6,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.66, 22,928.55 and 6,524.74 is: 9,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.66 : 22,928.55 = 6,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.66/22,928.55 = 6,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.66x = 22,928.55 × 6,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.66x = 149,602,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,602,827.33/15,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,778.82

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