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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.04, 22,971.60 and 6,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.04, 22,971.60 and 6,553.44 is: 9,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.04 : 22,971.60 = 6,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.04/22,971.60 = 6,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.04x = 22,971.60 × 6,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.04x = 150,543,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,543,002.30/15,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.32

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