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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.44, 22,984.38 and 6,548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.44, 22,984.38 and 6,548.52 is: 9,823.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.44 : 22,984.38 = 6,548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.44/22,984.38 = 6,548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.44x = 22,984.38 × 6,548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.44x = 150,513,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,513,672.12/15,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,823.09

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