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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.81, 22,991.36 and 6,563.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.81, 22,991.36 and 6,563.37 is: 9,842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.81 : 22,991.36 = 6,563.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.81/22,991.36 = 6,563.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.81x = 22,991.36 × 6,563.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.81x = 150,900,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,900,769.67/15,330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.97

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