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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.58, 22,997.85 and 6,566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.58, 22,997.85 and 6,566.62 is: 9,852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.58 : 22,997.85 = 6,566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.58/22,997.85 = 6,566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.58x = 22,997.85 × 6,566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.58x = 151,018,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,018,141.77/15,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,852.71

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