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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.44, 22,994.97 and 6,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.44, 22,994.97 and 6,555.52 is: 9,833.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.44 : 22,994.97 = 6,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.44/22,994.97 = 6,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.44x = 22,994.97 × 6,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.44x = 150,743,985.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,743,985.73/15,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,833.63

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