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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.72, 22,966.26 and 6,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.72, 22,966.26 and 6,545.52 is: 9,819.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.72 : 22,966.26 = 6,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.72/22,966.26 = 6,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.72x = 22,966.26 × 6,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.72x = 150,326,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,326,114.16/15,309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.00

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