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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.30, 22,992.12 and 6,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.30, 22,992.12 and 6,566.04 is: 9,851.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.30 : 22,992.12 = 6,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.30/22,992.12 = 6,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.30x = 22,992.12 × 6,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.30x = 150,967,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,967,179.60/15,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,851.49

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