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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.80, 22,988.88 and 6,573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.80, 22,988.88 and 6,573.24 is: 9,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.80 : 22,988.88 = 6,573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.80/22,988.88 = 6,573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.80x = 22,988.88 × 6,573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.80x = 151,111,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,111,425.57/15,328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.01

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