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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.54, 22,946.64 and 6,535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.54, 22,946.64 and 6,535.18 is: 9,794.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.54 : 22,946.64 = 6,535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.54/22,946.64 = 6,535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.54x = 22,946.64 × 6,535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.54x = 149,960,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,960,422.80/15,310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,794.59

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