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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.40, 22,974.60 and 6,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.40, 22,974.60 and 6,552.20 is: 9,828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.40 : 22,974.60 = 6,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.40/22,974.60 = 6,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.40x = 22,974.60 × 6,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.40x = 150,534,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,534,174.12/15,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.30

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