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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,319.20, 22,969.44 and 6,549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,319.20, 22,969.44 and 6,549.12 is: 9,819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,319.20 : 22,969.44 = 6,549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,319.20/22,969.44 = 6,549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,319.20x = 22,969.44 × 6,549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,319.20x = 150,429,618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,429,618.89/15,319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.68

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