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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.40, 22,964.80 and 6,538.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.40, 22,964.80 and 6,538.36 is: 9,811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.40 : 22,964.80 = 6,538.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.40/22,964.80 = 6,538.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.40x = 22,964.80 × 6,538.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.40x = 150,152,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,152,129.73/15,303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.68

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