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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.36, 22,997.16 and 6,562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.36, 22,997.16 and 6,562.92 is: 9,845.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.36 : 22,997.16 = 6,562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.36/22,997.16 = 6,562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.36x = 22,997.16 × 6,562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.36x = 150,928,521.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,928,521.31/15,330.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.07

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