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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.30, 22,995.12 and 6,568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.30, 22,995.12 and 6,568.04 is: 9,854.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.30 : 22,995.12 = 6,568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.30/22,995.12 = 6,568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.30x = 22,995.12 × 6,568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.30x = 151,032,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,032,867.96/15,326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,854.49

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