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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.80, 22,997.46 and 6,561.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.80, 22,997.46 and 6,561.86 is: 9,847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.80 : 22,997.46 = 6,561.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.80/22,997.46 = 6,561.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.80x = 22,997.46 × 6,561.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.80x = 150,906,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,906,112.88/15,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.18

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