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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.40, 22,952.10 and 6,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.40, 22,952.10 and 6,553.40 is: 9,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.40 : 22,952.10 = 6,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.40/22,952.10 = 6,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.40x = 22,952.10 × 6,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.40x = 150,414,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,414,292.14/15,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.10

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