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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.28, 22,966.56 and 6,539.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.28, 22,966.56 and 6,539.52 is: 9,812.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.28 : 22,966.56 = 6,539.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.28/22,966.56 = 6,539.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.28x = 22,966.56 × 6,539.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.28x = 150,190,278.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,190,278.45/15,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,812.97

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