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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.91, 22,954.89 and 6,538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.91, 22,954.89 and 6,538.84 is: 9,809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.91 : 22,954.89 = 6,538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.91/22,954.89 = 6,538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.91x = 22,954.89 × 6,538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.91x = 150,098,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,098,352.93/15,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.13

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