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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.84, 22,974.01 and 6,553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.84, 22,974.01 and 6,553.43 is: 9,821.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.84 : 22,974.01 = 6,553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.84/22,974.01 = 6,553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.84x = 22,974.01 × 6,553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.84x = 150,558,566.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,558,566.35/15,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,821.92

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