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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.27, 22,983.41 and 6,551.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.27, 22,983.41 and 6,551.03 is: 9,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.27 : 22,983.41 = 6,551.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.27/22,983.41 = 6,551.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.27x = 22,983.41 × 6,551.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.27x = 150,565,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,565,050.04/15,322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,826.55

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