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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.40, 22,989.60 and 6,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.40, 22,989.60 and 6,562.20 is: 9,843.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.40 : 22,989.60 = 6,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.40/22,989.60 = 6,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.40x = 22,989.60 × 6,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.40x = 150,862,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,862,353.12/15,326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.30

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