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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.82, 22,931.91 and 6,526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.82, 22,931.91 and 6,526.44 is: 9,782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.82 : 22,931.91 = 6,526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.82/22,931.91 = 6,526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.82x = 22,931.91 × 6,526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.82x = 149,663,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,663,734.70/15,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,782.06

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