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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.30, 22,986.63 and 6,571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.30, 22,986.63 and 6,571.74 is: 9,855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.30 : 22,986.63 = 6,571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.30/22,986.63 = 6,571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.30x = 22,986.63 × 6,571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.30x = 151,062,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,062,155.84/15,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.76

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