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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.04, 22,962.96 and 6,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.04, 22,962.96 and 6,542 is: 9,814.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.04 : 22,962.96 = 6,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.04/22,962.96 = 6,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.04x = 22,962.96 × 6,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.04x = 150,223,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,223,684.32/15,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.03

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