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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.01, 22,944.39 and 6,533.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.01, 22,944.39 and 6,533.68 is: 9,792.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.01 : 22,944.39 = 6,533.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.01/22,944.39 = 6,533.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.01x = 22,944.39 × 6,533.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.01x = 149,911,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,911,302.06/15,309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,792.36

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