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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.30, 22,991.13 and 6,574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.30, 22,991.13 and 6,574.74 is: 9,860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.30 : 22,991.13 = 6,574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.30/22,991.13 = 6,574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.30x = 22,991.13 × 6,574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.30x = 151,160,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,160,702.06/15,330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.26

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