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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.80, 22,962.24 and 6,555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.80, 22,962.24 and 6,555.36 is: 9,823.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.80 : 22,962.24 = 6,555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.80/22,962.24 = 6,555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.80x = 22,962.24 × 6,555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.80x = 150,525,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,525,749.61/15,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,823.65

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