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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.77, 22,994.17 and 6,558.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.77, 22,994.17 and 6,558.37 is: 9,841.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.77 : 22,994.17 = 6,558.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.77/22,994.17 = 6,558.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.77x = 22,994.17 × 6,558.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.77x = 150,804,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,804,200.82/15,322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,841.84

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