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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.04, 22,956.96 and 6,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.04, 22,956.96 and 6,538 is: 9,808.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.04 : 22,956.96 = 6,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.04/22,956.96 = 6,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.04x = 22,956.96 × 6,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.04x = 150,092,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,092,604.48/15,303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.03

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