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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.44, 22,992.66 and 6,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.44, 22,992.66 and 6,562.62 is: 9,843.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.44 : 22,992.66 = 6,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.44/22,992.66 = 6,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.44x = 22,992.66 × 6,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.44x = 150,892,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,892,090.37/15,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.93

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