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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.40, 22,991.10 and 6,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.40, 22,991.10 and 6,563.20 is: 9,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.40 : 22,991.10 = 6,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.40/22,991.10 = 6,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.40x = 22,991.10 × 6,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.40x = 150,895,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,895,187.52/15,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,844.80

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