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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.62, 22,985.64 and 6,552.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.62, 22,985.64 and 6,552.54 is: 9,832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.62 : 22,985.64 = 6,552.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.62/22,985.64 = 6,552.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.62x = 22,985.64 × 6,552.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.62x = 150,614,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,614,325.53/15,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.75

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