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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.80, 22,995.96 and 6,560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.80, 22,995.96 and 6,560.86 is: 9,845.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.80 : 22,995.96 = 6,560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.80/22,995.96 = 6,560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.80x = 22,995.96 × 6,560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.80x = 150,873,274.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,873,274.13/15,323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.68

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