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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.16, 22,990.80 and 6,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.16, 22,990.80 and 6,565.44 is: 9,839.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.16 : 22,990.80 = 6,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.16/22,990.80 = 6,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.16x = 22,990.80 × 6,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.16x = 150,944,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,944,717.95/15,340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,839.84

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