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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.30, 22,988.13 and 6,572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.30, 22,988.13 and 6,572.74 is: 9,857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.30 : 22,988.13 = 6,572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.30/22,988.13 = 6,572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.30x = 22,988.13 × 6,572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.30x = 151,095,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,095,001.58/15,328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,857.26

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