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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.87, 22,989.95 and 6,562.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.87, 22,989.95 and 6,562.43 is: 9,841.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.87 : 22,989.95 = 6,562.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.87/22,989.95 = 6,562.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.87x = 22,989.95 × 6,562.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.87x = 150,869,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,869,986.85/15,329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,841.57

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