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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.96, 22,977.20 and 6,555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.96, 22,977.20 and 6,555.56 is: 9,825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.96 : 22,977.20 = 6,555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.96/22,977.20 = 6,555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.96x = 22,977.20 × 6,555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.96x = 150,628,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,628,314.73/15,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,825.11

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