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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.80, 22,987.38 and 6,572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.80, 22,987.38 and 6,572.24 is: 9,856.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.80 : 22,987.38 = 6,572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.80/22,987.38 = 6,572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.80x = 22,987.38 × 6,572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.80x = 151,078,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,078,578.33/15,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.51

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